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Growing Vegetables and Herbs in Containers
You can grow a miniature vegetable garden. Growing vegetables in containers is an easy and pleasurable way to garden if you live in an apartment, townhouse, or condominium. A sunny balcony, patio, courtyard, porch, doorway, or windowsill is all you need to get your small garden growing. Most vegetables and herbs will succeed in […] More
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Grow Tomatoes in Containers
Tomatoes are easily grown in containers—clay pots, plastic nursery pots, and wood boxes Container-grown tomatoes have the same growing requirements as garden-grown tomatoes: 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day, nutrient-rich soil, and enough water or soil moisture for steady, even growth. Best tips on How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Tomatoes. You can […] More
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Container and Pot Sizes: How Much Soil Do I Need?
Container and growing pots come in a variety of sizes. In the United States nursery and garden centers sell pots by size in inches and gallons. In the United Kingdom, Europe, and most of the rest of the world containers are sold by size in centimeters and liters. There are few standards when it comes […] More
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Pot and Container Sizes for Growing Vegetable Crops
Pots and containers for growing vegetables and herbs on patios, balconies, and rooftops must be large enough for the crop to mature. A container must hold the soil and moisture that deliver nutrients to growing plants allowing them to leaf, flower, and fruit. The pot must be large enough to accommodate the plant’s roots. And […] More
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Soil for Grow Bag Gardening
A good soil for grow bags is a combination of organic matter (bark, compost, peat moss) and minerals (soil, sand, vermiculite, and other ingredients). The soil or growing media for grow bags is best formulated for drainage as well as moisture retention, aeration, and nutrition. Excess water must easily drain from the growing medium. There […] More
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Grow Bags: Best Vegetable Varieties to Grow
You can grow just about any vegetable in grow bags that you can grow in a regular garden—even melons and winter squash if the bag is large enough. There are only a few vegetables, such as asparagus, that aren’t really suited for grow bag gardening. Even though grow bags are more limited in space than […] More
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Garden Grow Bag Sizes
Grow bags used for growing vegetables and other plants are commonly sold by the volume of soil they will hold. Bag dimensions will allow you to plan where the grow bags will fit in your space—balcony, deck, patio, or garden. Choose a grow bag that is the right size for the vegetables, berries, fruit trees, […] More
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Container Growing Cucumbers – Plant, Grow, and Harvest Tips
You can plant, grow, and harvest cucumbers in containers. Cucumbers do exceptionally well in containers. Cucumbers can be grown in containers on balconies, decks, patios, rooftops, and other urban gardens. Cucumbers can also be grown indoors under lights. There are both bush and vine types of cucumbers. Vine types grow to 6 feet (1.8m) tall […] More
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Best Herbs for Container Growing
Many useful culinary herbs grow well in containers. Basil, chives, cilantro, dill, common and Florence fennel, garlic, lemon balm, mint, oregano and marjoram, parsley, rosemary, sage, French tarragon, and thyme are excellent choices for container growing. Grow these culinary herbs in pots near the kitchen door or on a windowsill so they are readily at […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Microgreens
Microgreens are leafy vegetables that are harvested very young—after the cotyledon or seed leaves have developed with one set of small true leaves. Leafy vegetables grown as microgreens include arugula, beets, cabbage, chard, cress, kale, mustard, and radish. Microgreens are grown for the flavor, texture, and nutrition they can add to salads, soups, sandwiches, and […] More
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Crops for Shallow Raised Bed on a Patio or Balcony
A shallow or mini-raised bed—just a yard square and 6 inches deep—will allow you to grow herbs and vegetables on a small patio, balcony, or rooftop. (Be sure to check with a structural engineer or contractor to make sure your roof or balcony is strong enough and waterproof.) A raised bed is a bottomless square […] More
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Water-Wise Crops for Container Gardening
Crops that are relatively drought tolerant are best for containers or gardens where water is not easily accessible. Water-wise crops are a good choice for balconies, rooftops, and patios. All crops need water to grow—especially when first planted and until they are well-established. The best course is to keep the soil just moist—not too wet […] More
Stephen Albert
