Where do I start?

Published on 10/2/2026

How do I use the app?

Check out this video on how to use the app to create a new account:

Also check out our guide at www.neuracorn.com/app-guide

Where do I get materials to grow?

Reuse household waste to set your window ledge up as a nano farm!

You will be surprised how much of your weekly waste makes awesome growing materials. Food tins can be punctured at the bottom to create excellent pots for window ledge flowers. Egg cartons are great for seeding (turn them upside down for easier use). Plastics numbered 2, 5 that contained food make suitable potting for indoor use only. Plastics numbered 4 are suitable for lining to protect timber for periods of 5 years. All other plastics and metals should be avoided.

Real materials.

If you don’t mind spending more for bigger, more permanent grows, buckets are an excellent choice. Hardware stores sell 10-litre black plastic builder buckets much cheaper than equivalent flower pots. Remember to read the plastic number and ensure number 2 or more likely 5 is on the bucket. Buckets can be great for potatoes, carrots and parsnips.

What do I grow first?

In an apartment window.

It’s best to pick a simple vegetable to start. Something like spinach or lettuce. The requirements are very easy, and you will have fresh produce to taste in no time. Herbs always work well on a window sill.

On a balcony.

With more space and height, you can grow tomatoes, dwarf French beans, aubergines, or a bucket of carrots. You need to have direct sunlight for tomatoes and aubergines. Keeping plants watered is a challenge.

In a garden ( avoid digging )

If you are a gardener then you probably know most of this already. Avoiding soil disturbance is a practical strategy to preserve the microbial ecosystem and prevent the release of stored carbon into the atmosphere. This method also reduces physical strain on the gardener.

Implementation Techniques

Weed Suppression: Lay plain cardboard or egg cartons directly onto the ground. This creates a biodegradable barrier that smothers weeds.

Soil Building: Heap fresh compost directly on top of the cardboard. This allows nutrients to leach downward while providing a clean growing medium.

Low-Impact Potato Planting: Since potatoes typically require deeper placement, use a pipe to puncture a specific hole.

• Insert the pipe to the desired depth.
• Place the seed potato at the bottom.
• Replace the soil within the pipe and remove the tool.

This technique serves two purposes: it provides a clear marker for where the tubers are developing and ensures the surrounding soil structure remains intact.

and don’t forget…

Reach out to the community for help :-)