Want to grow your own fresh vegetables?
But you don't have a vegetable garden at home?
No problem even if you don't have much space in your apartment!
Yes, some vegetables grow easily in pots on the balcony.
All you have to do is find a suitable container for them...
And above all a sunny place or in the shade depending on the plant.
And of course, you have to know which vegetables can grow in pots easily.
Here are the 20 easiest vegetables to grow in pots or planters. Watch:
Undoubtedly, tomatoes have the best yield. They do very well in pots. It is enough that they have at least 5 hours of direct sun per day and a pot suitable for the variety being grown. For the first time, choose a dwarf variety or cherry tomatoes. The "Red pear" or "Yellow pear" are particularly impressive in terms of yield.
Beans grow perfectly well in pots and are easy to care for. The only thing that can scare you is that they climb. To do this, make them a trellis to place along a wall, for example. They will come to roll up there very quickly. Beans love the sun and require a pot at least 30cm deep (more if you can) with a trellis to climb on. They love nitrogenous soils. So do not hesitate to grow them with cabbage, kale or celery which produce nitrogen in quantity. Especially if you have a big pot.
Lettuce grows really fast, so it can be harvested often throughout the season. In general, it is sown in the spring, but be careful, it fears frosts. So, depending on your region, wait for the right time to sow it. To grow it, you need a wide, but shallow pot. Leave a space of about 10 cm between each future salad. Depending on the lettuce varieties, they take up more or less space. For example, "Appia" lettuce produces a large head while "Lazy" lettuce spreads with wide green leaves. Always keep the soil moist and well drained.
Bell peppers and chilies are super pot yielders and have no problem growing in a small space. All they need is sun and warmth. A pot with a minimum depth of 30 cm, drained soil with a little fertilizer at the time of planting, and you're done. You will have a good harvest from July.
Radishes are really suitable for growing in pots. In addition, in 3 weeks, the harvest is already there. You can grow them in pots of any size. 15 cm deep is enough, or more if you can, but remember to leave them a little space between them.
Shanghai cabbage is perfectly suited to growing in pots, as it is not bulky. In addition, it does not need a lot of sun:the morning sun is enough (about 3 hours a day). Remember to give them natural fertilizer regularly and keep the soil moist.
Do you like spinach? So, do not deprive yourself of growing them in pots, they will not hold it against you. Spinach can grow in any type of pot, as long as it is shaded. Prefer a wide pot rather than a deep one.
Peas don't need a big pot or a lot of care:they're really easy to grow. Choose a dwarf or shrubby variety that won't climb too much. Leave them in the sun and water them regularly to keep the soil moist.
Carrots prefer moderate temperatures and regular watering so that the roots do not dry out. Grow them in pots without problems, but in soft, sandy soil.
Cucumbers are water-intensive and require regular watering. They need a fairly large pot and above all a lot of sun. Two months after sowing them, you will harvest your first fruits, about six per plant.
Growing eggplants is quite easy, even in pots. They love the heat and high temperatures day and night. If you live in temperate climates, you can even grow them all year round! Sow eggplants in large pots in full sun, water them regularly and add natural fertilizer.
Courgettes do well in pots and are easier to care for than squash. It is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in pots on a balcony or in a patio. They will give you generous and abundant fruit if they are in full sun. Choose a "non-runner" variety, and with small fruits like the "round of Nice".
Kale adapts perfectly to pot culture. Harvest the young leaves, all at once, or let it grow and harvest it in installments. Kale likes cool places and becomes bitter in high heat. Depending on your region, plant it in the sun (for cool regions) and in a semi-shaded area (hot region).
Swiss chard is more suited to hot regions than kale. But you can grow them in pots, even in cool areas, you just have to expose them well. They do not need very deep pots, but a little space (about 15 cm between each foot).
Mustard greens like heat and have an advantage:they do not require any care. Put them in a medium pot, in full sun. Choose the variety of mustard you prefer:the "Dragon Tongue" is purplish and rather mild, while the "Green wave" is strong and spicy. Choose the large leaves to cook in curry, and the young shoots for salads.
Garlic bulbs are quite expensive, but they have so many health benefits that you should not miss them. And then, growing them yourself in a pot is very economical. You can cook the bulbs, but also the leaves in a salad. Choose a pot at least 20cm deep and wide enough to leave 15cm between each bulb.
Rhubarb really grows very easily! Only the stems are eaten. They can be harvested at least twice a year. The only requirement:a very deep pot so that it can take root and regrow the following year.
It is an exotic melon known to be very good for health, as it regulates sugar levels. It can be grown in a pot with a trellis so that it can climb. It likes heat and takes up a little space like zucchini or melons. Choose a fairly deep pot, a sturdy trellis and a good place in the sun.
Strawberries do particularly well in pots and in the sun. The advantage is that once planted, they give beautiful fruits every year without taking care of them. You can vary the early and late varieties to have them throughout the summer.
Green cabbage is a good alternative to spinach and tolerates being in a pot perfectly. You will harvest the first after 2 and a half months, but in the meantime, harvest the green and tender leaves. If you live in an area where it does not freeze, the cabbage will continue to produce even in winter.
