GROWING VEGETABLES IN CONTAINERS

If you live in an apartment, townhouse or unit you will probably have very little open ground space to create a vegetable garden. Fortunately some types of vegetables can be grown in pots or planter boxes, and will happily grow in a sunny position on a verandah or small patio. Tomatoes grow well in tubs or planter boxes. If you plan to grow the taller varieties of tomatoes you will need to make sure that the growing stakes are placed in the pot when the plants are first planted.
Try growing lettuce and Mignonettes, silver beet, spinach, spring onions, radishes, capsicum and carrots. I've also successfully grown snow peas, cucumber, zuchinni and egg plant in large pots.

Self-watering pots make the ideal containers to help keep vegetable plants moist during the hot weather. Light colored plastic pots and planters are the best choice for growing your vegetables as they won't dry out as quickly as the porous terracotta pots. dark colors absorb the heat.

Always use good quality potting mix and ensure that your pots have good drainage.

A layer of mulch over the top of the pot will help keep the roots cool and retain moisture longer.

Keep your plants well watered and feed regularly.

Vegetables need plenty of food, so feed them with a rich organic fertiliser.


All the best and happy vegetable gardening,

Margarete
http://www.antspantsgardening.com