Gardening in the apartment is less demanding than in the garden. Less land requires less concern, and the only thing you have to pay attention every day is watering. Developing the concept of urban gardening reduces pollution in cities. In containers, you can grow almost all types of plants, edible or decorative, perennial or one-year.
Successful sowing and planting in few easy steps
- Choose varieties that can be easily grown in pots
- Plant vegetables in time
- Protect vegetables from wind, disease, pests and other potential causes of the decay of the plant.
- Most spice plants and leafy vegetables grow well in shallow containers, while root vegetables require containers of 15 to 30 cm wide and about 20 cm deep.
- It is not desirable to use dark colored containers because they absorb heat and thus damage the plants. You do not even have to use pots for planting – you can grow plants in bins or old dishes, clay or recycled materials. The only thing that matters is that the containers must have a hole at the bottom for drainage.
- You do not need a lot of money, rely more on your creativity. Draw, paint on buckets or pots – free your imagination and enjoy gardening.
What do you need to know?
Creating a healthy, fertile land is a somewhat greater challenge in a limited container space.
Although it is not quite possible to obtain and grow organic vegetables in pots, it is preferable to stick to the main organic principles in production, such as the use of mineral fertilizers, pesticides and the use of organic, multi-purpose soil.
Do not save money on quality because these plants need the best care.
Water the plants often during the summer, and less during the winter – water the soil, but not the leaves. Cover the plants in winter and wrap the pots or bring them inside.
The concept of urban gardens is simple, creative, and quickly becoming a part of the lifestyle.
Which plants can you grow on your terrace?
Parsley
This spice can be added in many dishes, dried or fresh, it is good for calming the nerves, alleviating pain, removing bloating and cleansing blood.
If you grow the parsley outside, it will have a thickened root, and if you grow it in a protected area, it will have fine leaves. You will get the best results if you grow it in a container or pots. So decorate your home and plant some parsley in a pot, and when necessary, pick up the leaves and add them to your meal.
Hot peppers
They tolerate very well the container production method. This perennial plant loves sun and heat, so keep the pots on the sunny side of your apartment.
The seeds grow slowly, and it is recommended to sow the seed in seed starters before planting them in pots. Place the seeds between wet paper, gauze or cotton and keep it in a humid room, at a temperature of about 25 ° C. At the moment when the seed starts to grow, place it on the surface of the soil and make sure to water the soil before sowing. Cover the seed with a layer of soil with a thickness of 1-2 cm and water it again. When the plant reaches 10-15 cm begin with the first feeding and repeat it every 2 weeks.
To achieve successful fertilization and have as many fruits as possible, it is necessary to shake the plant lightly at the time of flowering. The first fruits can be expected in 2-3 months after planting.
Lettuce
A plant of modest demands, and therefore it is also receptive to organic food producers – it is grown in the autumn and winter period on open plots, and even more in a protected area.
Although her vegetation period is short (35-90 days), lettuce is full of nutrients. It grows best after crops such as tomatoes, peppers and cabbage. Before planting, it is necessary to choose an adequate variety depending on the seasons.
Lettuce withstands temperatures up to -13 ° C, and can be grown without covering the plant. For plowing salads, it is better to choose varieties that have upright leaves, and not those that form a loose head, and therefore require more space.
The depth of flower pots can be about 15 cm because the root of lettuce is shallow. Lettuce looks very decorative, like green flower, but it can be planted in individual pots.
