Growing fresh vegetables and fruits on a balcony is very possible, even for beginners in the gardening field. You can, of course, grow them in pots or planters; these plants will produce healthy and tasty food, but also very beautiful to see with their different colors…
Materials : You’ll need a container with a depth of at least 40 cm, especially for fruit plants. For root vegetables, you’ll need 20 cm of potting soil.
Here is the list of plants that you can easily grow at home:
Carrots
There are different varieties of carrots, but the round carrot is the best for growing in a garden box; it won’t cause you any problems. It will give you a carrot with a round root. You can start growing them in March.
Eggplant
Very easy to grow, eggplant is great for growing in pots; you’ll only need a stake to keep the plant upright. Eggplant needs a little space, warmth, and moist soil.
The cabbages
One of the plant varieties that is very easy to grow in a planter. It’s important to know that cabbage has an annual botanical cycle. For example, you can plant kale; the seeds should be sown from April to June. Harvesting is possible almost throughout the winter.
Beetroot
It needs plenty of sun, so it’ll need to be sown in spring. It will need a large planter, as beetroot needs space. Add plenty of compost and manure. Beetroot seeds aren’t very small, so don’t place them too close together. Water thoroughly!
The salad
Lettuce can be planted in spring, starting in March. Harvesting takes place a month later. You can have 3 to 4 harvests per year. You will need to choose your soil carefully. The collar of the lettuce should definitely not be buried in the soil; it needs a little space.
The melon
You can grow melons in pots. Simply start in May and pinch out the main stems. Once the fruit begins to appear, cut the stems back beyond the fourth fruit. This will ensure you have beautiful melons!
Peas
The best pea variety for growing in pots is wrinkled peas. Choose metal or plastic pots, as they retain moisture better. Once the plants are about 20 centimeters tall, work the potting soil up the stem to encourage new roots. Peas love the sun. You can harvest 3 to 4 months after sowing.
Now you are ready to be a great gardener and harvest your own organic vegetables and fruits without anyone’s help.