Container Gardening

Cucumbers are an essential ingredient to almost, if not all, vegetable salads. What makes it even more special is that it’s easy to grow, even in containers. Plus, cucumbers grown in pots typically have fewer issues with pests and diseases.

Learn more about:

• Types of cucumbers to grow in containers
• The best containers for growing cucumbers
• Best soil for container cucumbers
• When to plant cucumbers in containers
• How to grow cucumbers in a container garden – seeds or transplants?
• Growing cucumbers in containers vertically
• How to grow cucumbers in a container garden
• How to harvest cucumbers in containers
• How to grow cucumbers in a container garden – the best varieties to grow in pots
• Bush and vining cucumber varieties

Read the full article here: https://savvygardening.com/how-to-grow-cucumbers-in-a-container-garden/

If you’re a newbie gardener, and are still confused with what to plant to start your journey, then consider planting tomatoes. Tomatoes of all kinds thrive in pots, as long as these pots are of good size. Kansas City master gardener Kathy Hoggard recommends pots at least 20 inches across the top and 24 inches deep for tomatoes. It is also important to note that pots of different materials may affect your tomatoes’ growth. Terracotta pots, for example, are beautiful but lose moisture through the clay’s pores. Moreover, Hoggard suggests exposing your plant to 6-8 hours of sun a day, preferrably in the morning. She also stresses the importance of good air circulation, potting mix, and water.

Read the full article here: https://www.burpee.com/gardenadvicecenter/vegetables/tomatoes/growing-tomato-plants-in-containers/article11060.html

No matter where you live, gardening is possible. All it takes is for you to learn some basics. Although some vegetables are better when planted on the ground, a good gardener can make just about anything work.

If you’re looking into balcony farming, consider these three essentials:

1. They need to hold the soil in place. You can use thick plastic or burlap bags, tires, terracotta pots, or anything that will provide a stable receptacle for soil.
2. They need drainage. Plants don’t want to sit in water, so it needs someplace to go. Draining holes at the bottom of the container is critical.
3. They need to be at least 10cm (4”) deep. Deeper than this is even better – in fact, the more room you can offer the plants, the larger their root systems will grow, so they’ll be able to take up more nutrients.

Read the full article here: https://www.westcoastseeds.com/blogs/garden-wisdom/growing-food-containers