Growing Vegetables In Containers
Gardening vegetables in containers, it can perform well in the smallest free space in the house, yard or veranda. The vegetables in containers can be lying on the ground, hanging basket, and a barrel of wood or plastic. To grow a small vegetable garden, create a container or designate a space in the yard for the garden, plant only one or two of each vegetable and choose a variety of things. Container vegetable gardens are perfect for anyone who lacks the space to put out a traditional garden. Even if the space is only a windowsill, lettuces, herbs and other. Let's see what can we learn about growing vegetables in containers. • Number of plants in the tank will determine the size of container • Plants with deep roots have particularly deep vessels
• the smallest container the limited development of roots.
• Smaller container will dry faster than large container. • Avoid using containers with narrow opening • Light-colored containers are to reduce the absorption of solar radiation and warming. • Preferably to put the tanks slightly elevated to allow better drainage. • Cover the container with straw to keep soil moist and prevent weeds Types of containers - • Cheap plastic containers, will dry out and worn very quickly due to solar radiation. • Wood containers are provided for construction in any size and shape desired. Wooden tanks ventilation is better than other materials, but the tree has a tendency to rot.
• Glazed ceramic, with a shiny coating, are the best choice for growing vegetables, herbs in-contanairs.
Soil mixture- vegetables in-containers - • Ground should allow excess water to drain through it, but it retained sufficient moisture for roots. • Compost is a good choice of soil mixture in containers • Sometimes, by type of plants used to add sand • There is a mixture of soil ready for plants; you can buy it in the nursery.
• Fill the mixture ground to a height of 5 cm from the edge of the container. Later, add straw at the space created.
Sunlight -
• Containers should be in full solar radiation at least 5 hours a day.
• Several types of plants need a solar radiation for a longer time. • As the vegetables with large and wider leaves like cabbage and lettuce, they are more suited to Partial shade.
• Vegetables that we eat the roots, like beets and carrots are required for maximum sun exposure.
Fertilization - • As the soil mixture is Lighter it is necessary to fertilize frequently, because it draining the water fast. • The plants should receive the variety of nutrition materials they need, like minerals etc.
• There are liquids fertilizers, which are melting during the irrigation.
Irrigation - • Too much irrigation and water shortage both can cause plants to die. • Places exposed to full sun all day long, there is need irrigation every day, especially on hot and dry days. • When irrigation is a drip irrigation system, drip with dropper of 5 liters per hour, Spacing of 20 cm.
• In the warm months, July to August, irrigate 5 minutes 3-4 times a day; If possible, divert the growth containers to more shaded environment. If possible, put a sheet of shade on the plants.
• Make sure that there are no blockages or tears in the pipeline.
• You can use the water of the air conditioner to save water, but they do not contain minerals!!! You have to add them with fertilizer.
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You can plan your vegetables and herbs gardening on the terrace or even on the roof, in blooming flowerbeds or growing vegetables in containers.
You can plan your vegetables and herbs gardening on the terrace or even on the roof, in blooming flowerbeds or growing vegetables in containers.
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