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Growing Vegetables in Containers

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Growing vegetables in containers or pots can be both productive and satisfying. For those with small spaces, and those who just want convenience this is a practical way tp grow many vegetables. 

Our Top Five Vegetables For Growing in Containers. 

  1. Salad Rocket – This is a cut and come again salad green and it grows well in containers.
  2. Tomatoes – Not all types are easy however ‘Sturdy Joe’ is one of the best.
  3. Lettuce –  The cut and come again types are the best, ‘Amish Deer Tongue’ is excellent.
  4. Chilli Peppers – Especially the smaller types, you can start them indoors and shift them outdoors when the weather warms up.
  5. Zucchini – You will need a large container, however Zucchini plants grow well in containers.

With many new container and pot systems now available specifically designed for growing vegetables if has never been easier to grow a wide range of vegetables in small areas, indoors or even on a balcony. Many new vegetable growing systems prevent the problem of nutrients being leached away through constant watering.

How to grow vegetables in containers

Growing vegetables in containers is easy and has a few advantages

  • with modern self watering pots now available growing vegetables can be a easy, and the self watering pot will take care of the vegetables while you are on holiday
  • containers can easily be moved to take full advantage of the sun
  • containers can easily be raised for easy access, removed when not in use and can also perform a decorative function

So what containers should we use

  • Vegetables prefer deep pots, they need room to develop a good root system
  • Wine barrels cut in half are great, large terra cotta pots work well and large plastic pots are also suitable. Large timber planters can also be used.
  • Self watering pots are great for leafy vegetables such as lettuce
  • specialist systems from suppliers such as Sage Horticultural
Vegetables in Containers
Vegetables in Containers

Potting Mix

  • a good quality potting mix is essential, some companies now have specialist organic vegetable mixes available
  • consider making your own mix using well rotted compost with some manure mixed through

What to grow

  • tomatoes are a favorite
  • green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, salad greens, rocket and parsley
  • herbs such as thyme, oregano and sage
  • snow peas (remember to use a climbing frame)
  • potatoes are great in a large tub or tyre stack
  • others to consider are :Beans, Eggplants,Spinach, Silver Beet and Chillies.

Options

  • a drip irrigation system can easily be installed in a series of pots.
  • consider a wet – pot irrigation system, a very efficient watering system
  • climbing frames or trellis can help make the most of limited space

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