subject: Learn Helpful Tips for Vegetable Container Gardening [print this page] Learn Helpful Tips for Vegetable Container Gardening
Container gardening is quickly becoming a favorite alternative to classic gardening. The absence of a large backyard is no longer a hindrance on gardens as enthusiasts can now use their small patios, balconies and porches to grow plants and vegetables.
Container gardens not only smell great in your home but also provide healthy and nutritious additions to your families' diet.
However, there are many things to take into consideration when starting a vegetable container garden.
1) You will want to be certain that all of your garden containers are in an area that will provide enough sunlight for your vegetables to grow while allowing easy access for watering.
While most vegetables are known to require long periods of sunlight during the day, some vegetables such as cabbage, spinach etc. is capable of growing in shaded areas.
However, a rotation of the containers is advisable to ensure that these particular vegetables get at least some sunlight when possible.
2) Depending on varying hydration requirements for different vegetables, water your containers one to two times daily.
3) Some candidates for container gardening include tomatoes, lettuce and radishes as they are known to thrive under such conditions.
Other vegetables ideal for container gardening are eggplants and peppers.
4) You also need to ensure that you choose the correct soil for your garden. You can consult the experts at your local garden center if you need help choosing your soil.
Synthetic soils contain the necessary nutrients that plants need to thrive such as peat moss, perlite, sawdust, vermiculture.
Make sure that your containers will not dry out between watering and are free from any weed growth.
5) There are a multitude of options when choosing containers for your garden.
Depending on specific requirements for your vegetables, you can use clay, ceramic, or even plastic containers for your garden. If you do not have access to such materials you can use more readily available alternatives such as bushel baskets, drums, gallon cans, tubs or even wooden boxes.
6) Finally, it is recommended that you take great care while harvesting your vegetables. Additionally, when possible, saving seeds for future use is also encouraged.
