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Potted Vegetable Garden
Potted vegetable gardening can be easy and fun for kids and adults. Container vegetable gardens can be grown in almost any sunny location. A well-planned start and diligent maintenance will allow your container vegetable garden to flourish. Follow these tips for successful container vegetable gardening. I will include container garden ideas and container garden designs.
1. Use large containers. When designing a container vegetable garden, the size of the pot should match the size of the plant. The more root space a plant has, the better it will grow. For large plants like tomatoes and squash, a half whiskey barrel pot is ideal. For plants that are root bound in their growing pot, it is often necessary to tease out the roots to ensure new growth.
2. Use compost. Compost is the best stuff for plants and helps keep them cool and moist. Add 1 part compost to 3 parts potting mix. Place mulch on top to help retain moisture. Fertilize the plants frequently, but not everyday. Use clear water, too, to flush away unused fertilizer.
3. Enough sun. Make sure your vegetables get at least 6 hours of sunlight to produce fruit well. Lettuce and herbs will do well with 3-4 hours of sun. Place container in a location that meets the needs of the plant.
4. No sitting in water. Trays under the pots are dangerous and can drown the roots of your plants. Empty them out frequently and after each rain. Make sure your pots have good drain holes. Use a wide screen to cover the drainage holes to keep material from leaking out.
Potted vegetable gardening requires frequent watering and feeding. It is essential in potted vegetable gardening to set up the container properly. For planting vegetables you need 18-24 inches diameter for each plant, including tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, beans, and squash. Plant these first, then you can add smaller plants like carrots, radishes, lettuce, and herbs to fill in a large container. Large plants need to be caged or staked for support. Once the container is set up, maintenance is the next important step in container vegetable gardening. It is very important to water your plants regularly. If the soil is dry 2-3 inches down, water until the water runs out of the bottom of the pot. Growing vegetables in pots is fun and easy. The satisfaction you will feel with your harvest is well worth the wa
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