One of the best ways to begin to grow their own vegetables in containers.
This will require several containers, a small amount of soil, and a few plants. This is a convenient way of gardening, that even experts and experienced gardeners use it.
To grow vegetables in containers need fertile soil, the windows overlooking the sunny side.
The advantages of growing vegetables in containers
Soil - you can buy at the store. It is specially designed for optimal fertility, aeration and drainage.
Super efficient way - takes up little space, the minimum amount of water. A sun terrace and several containers can provide a good amount of vegetables, even for the novice gardener. Even the harvest does not take much time, because your garden is at hand.
Mobility - during harsh weather conditions, which could kill the plants, the container can be easily moved to a secure location, or even enter the house. During short winter days with little sunlight, they can be moved to a sunny location or add artificial lighting.
Insects - pests - there is a large inventory of pests and other diseases that arise from the soil. These problems are easily eliminated when your plants grow in special containers
Nearly any plant can be grown in a container. It is best to start with the cultivation of spices such as parsley, cilantro popular among housewives, sweet basil, dill, thyme, marjoram, mint, chives, and others. They surpass the taste and quality is 100 times shopping products. Many herbs are biennial and perennial plants, which means they grow for two years or more.
It is possible to grow vegetables in the biennial containers, such as eggplant and peppers. They are thrown in protected areas, or simply at home. In winter, they will continue to bear fruit within two years of the growing season.
It is preparing the container for planting
Drainage - in a container to make a few holes in the bottom and on the sides. The holes should be large enough to not be blocked or sufficient to drain the excess water.
The choice of size - most of leafy green plants such as lettuces and herbs can be grown in small banks (5-10 liters), because they are small and the roots are not deep. You can also plant a few plants in one container. For peppers and eggplants need at least 18-20 liter containers.
Lay soil - as well as in garden soil should be covered with cut grass, dry leaves or cut cardboard form on the container to protect the soil from heat, cold, and evaporation. The soil will retain moisture longer and thus require less watering.
Watering - the soil should always be moist but not wet. If a soil taken in hand and squeeze, it should keep the shape, the water should not drip from it. Then easily crumble