For vegetable containers gardening, you only need good containers with draining holes , good soil mix, and appropriate seed (or transplant) varieties to grow. In addition for providing 5 to 8 hours of full sun, watering is critical. You may need to water daily in hot weather, as the soil can dry out quickly. The best of all: Containers are generally low-maintenance!
With These basic tips apply to most vegetables i will help you get off to a good start!
How to Grow Organic Vegetables in Containers
Growing organic vegetables in containers requires the same preparation as growing organic vegetables in the ground. All you need is a healthy soil rich in good and organic nutrients, at least 6 hours of sunlight and containers for the veggies to grow.
Choosing Containers
Choosing a good sized container for your plants to grow in is very important!
Starting off with the right container, with the right size, is key for your new plant to thrive. Large plants in small containers dry out quickly and become pot-bound, while small plants in large pots look odd and can have trouble regulating soil moisture. When it comes to choosing your vegetable containers, they must be big enough. Big container means more soil which can stay moist longer and hold more nutrients. But Small containers or pots may look pretty but they can negatively affect the way your plants grow. You have to know that for most vegetables, the more room in a container you can give them, the better they grow and produce.You can browse this Big Collection of Containers and choose the right container size for your plants.
.When you are choosing a container to grow vegetables, be sure to choose a container that allows enough room for your plant to grow and a soil depth enough that will provide plenty of root space.
.The container requires good drainage. If your container doesn’t come with drainage holes then you’ll need to drill these by yourself. So the excess of water needs to be able to pass through the container so that the roots of your vegetables are not sitting in stagnant water.
Preparing the soil for your containers
To get the best results in vegetables containers gardening , you will need to fill your containers with good quality potting soil.
A simple method to follow is to mix equal parts of soil and high-quality compost. Organic potting mixes are available to buy from HERE!
But most Organic Gardeners as me like to create their own mix of soil so that we know exactly what is in it.
adding some aged chicken manure to the soil, as the chicken manure adds organic matter and increases the water holding improve the texture and structure of your soil, and encourage the growth of of the plants.
Supporting Plants
You can support your climbing vegetables with trellises, stakes, cages and chicken wire.
I always use bamboo canes to hold pole beans, snap peas, cucumbers, and tomatoes . Cucumbers for example if trained to climb up a chicken wire will develop fruit that hang down and grow straight. Put supports in place when planting to avoid damaging the plants or their roots.
Vegetables grown in containers are big feeders, they need a lot of soil nutrients to grow quickly and produce well. You can fertilize with a well-balanced organic fertilizer.
To maximize space and thus your harvest, just plant root crops, low-growers, and tall climbers together in the same container. The climbers will scramble up a trellis, while the other plants spread around their base. It's looking beautiful, and easy caring for the plants and harvesting.
Not just Container vegetable gardens are beautiful and bountiful. All green, leafy lettuces, red tomatoes, yellow bell peppers and purple eggplants delight the eye and add beauty to any garden.