You don’t always need a garden patch to grow awesome veggies. In fact, you just need containers to grow these 5.
Container gardening is increasingly popular, mostly because it lowers the issues caused by critters and weather.
And, it also has a lot of advantages to offer and it’s great for smaller spaces.
If you’re ready to stock up on veggies, you’ll love to hear these 5 can be grown without a garden plot, but only require a balcony, porch or patio with good exposure to the sun.
Let’s check them out!
5 Awesome Veggies You can Grow in Containers
- Tomatoes
Growing tomatoes in containers is very easy and satisfying.
They love big containers and prefer to be staked on a cage. This support ensures the plant doesn’t bend or break.
If you decide to go with seedlings, look for the shorter and stockier plants without blossoms.
The larger the variety you choose, the bigger the container they’ll need.
They dislike cold weather, so don’t put them out too early.
When planting seeds, you should do it deeper than with most other plants. And, keep them away from your pets-they’re toxic for them!
- Potatoes
Indeed, having freshly-picked potatoes is so much better than the ones we buy at the store.
And, you can easily grow them in containers; they like soil and water and extra protection level from fungus because they grow in the ground.
- Salad greens & lettuce
Growing these yummy greens is easy in containers. It helps you control weeds and pests easier than when growing them regularly.
These spring crops can provide extended harvest if you move the container to a shadier and cooler area with the warmer season heating up.
And, remember that lettuce doesn’t need that much sun as most veggies do. The soil should be moist and fertile.
- Sweet & hot peppers
Peppers will thrive in grow boxes or any other bigger container and a lot of sun exposure, proper drainage, and continuous watering.
Never leave the soil overly dry or wet. It will destroy the plant. If storm threatens your place of living, bring them indoors for several days.
You can find them in various sizes, colours, and shapes.
- Cucumbers
Cucumbers are veggies that grow fast-they love water and do best when planted in ceramic or plastic pots which help maintain the moisture.
Container growing is giving them the heat they need. You can opt for vining or bushing cucumbers and cucumbers more suitable for eating or for picking.
Either you choose grows optimally in containers; the vining ones will need a cage or trellis.
Place them in an area with full sun to partial shade. And, ensure the container has optimal drainage.
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