Container gardening. It’s exactly what it sounds like: growing your garden in containers. Are you worried that there isn’t enough space for a garden? You might be wrong! Container gardening has the advantage of being able to grow a garden almost anywhere. Container gardening is more than just a few pots on your porch. You might love vegetables, so why not plant a vegetable garden in a container? That’s something you can do, and we’re excited to tell you about it.
Fruits and vegetables you can grow in containers
- Tomatoes
- Beans
- Peppers
- Lemons
- Strawberries
- Lettuce
- Radishes
- Blueberries
Container Gardening Benefits:
Container gardening allows you to have full control over your soil’s environment
- You must first choose an organic potting soil. Then, amend it to make the perfect environment for your plant. Blueberries, for example, are acid-loving plants. It is easier to provide the perfect environment for them to thrive in a container garden.
Container gardening can allow you to plant earlier
- Because containers are raised, they can create their own microclimate which is warmer than the ground. If you normally plant your seedlings in April but it is too warm in your containers, it could be possible to plant them in March.
Container Gardening Gives You More Water Control
- Watering your container garden will allow you to see how water is being absorbed into the soil. To create the best soil environment for your plants, amend your container garden soil if you need more moisture retention or better drainage. This will help you save water by reducing your waterings.
How to Choose the Right Container
There are many materials to choose from: Terracotta, plastic, resin and pottery. It can be overwhelming to choose one from so many choices. However, most of the decision is up to you. Each one has its advantages. Fabric containers are great for preventing overwatering. These containers are a great option if you have a tendency to overwater plants. These containers also allows air and water to flow more freely through the soil because they are breathable. Additionally, it prevents your plants from becoming rootbound, which is a problem with some other containers. A container that retains water for longer might be the best choice if you live in an area with high humidity or don’t over-water. Any of the options above would be a good choice if that is the case.
How do I plant my container?
No matter what kind of plant you’re planting, make sure there are drainage holes in the bottom. To improve drainage, succulents and cacti can be planted in a container filled with pumice. The next step is to fill the container with an organic, high-quality potting mix. Next, plant the seeds or transplants in the container. Your plants should be secure and fully covered with soil. To replenish nutrients that may have been lost when they were planted in such small containers, you can mix an organic fertilizer into the soil. Mix a granular fertilizer in the soil around the plant and water it. The type of plant that you are planting will determine the frequency of fertilization. Tomatoes and other plants require more nutrients. Research how often you should be fertilizing your plant of choice.
Fertilizer is an important step in organic container gardening
You’re done when your plants are happy and comfortable in their home. You should water your plants regularly and give them a regular feeding. It is important to watch over the roots of your container garden. Sometimes a plant may outgrow its container. Root-bound plants can restrict the nutrients that the roots can absorb. This is when you will notice that the root-bound plant will slide out of its container and wrap tightly around the roots. Do not panic if your root-bound plant occurs. You can simply buy a bigger container and plant it in a new place!
