How to grow vegetables on a balcony

Balcony environment

Not all balconies are suitable for growing vegetables. It depends on the actual environment. On a balcony with insufficient light, vegetables will grow poorly and pass; on a balcony with poor ventilation, the air will be humid and the temperature will be high. The plants are prone to rotting and becoming smelly, pass; the balcony floor is leaking, and water leaks out during watering, affecting neighborhood relations, pass. These three situations must be considered carefully before planting vegetables. If problems are found after planting, the gain will outweigh the loss!

Vegetable Varieties

Growing vegetables on the balcony is a kind of life pleasure. First of all, you have to consider your own preferences. Of course, you also have to consider the balcony environment and subsequent management issues.

For example, if there is no support on the balcony, try not to choose vine plants such as cucumbers and beans. When the crops grow lushly, the entire balcony will be airtight. Similarly, fruits and vegetables such as peppers and eggplants also need the support of nails, otherwise they can easily be blown down by the wind.

If you grow vegetables on the balcony purely on impulse, it is recommended to choose cold-resistant and hardy vegetables that do not require intensive care.

When buying seeds, ask the owner about the growth habits of this plant.

Select seeds

Once you’ve chosen what to plant, it’s time to buy the seeds. Usually seeds are purchased directly for sowing, and their growth process is recorded from the seeds. But for some varieties, you can just buy the seedlings directly, such as onions, water spinach, peppers, eggplants, etc.

Container selection

Families with better conditions can directly set up a small vegetable garden on the balcony, but this is extremely rare. Therefore, the choice of container is not that particular. You can use any pots and jars at home, or you can buy professional flower pots. Try not to use plastic containers, as plastic will easily deteriorate and break when exposed to wind and sun, and will produce harmful substances when decomposed. Specific pot selection tips See the selection of containers for balcony vegetable planting

Soil selection

Just dig some soil from the community garden or buy special vegetable growing soil.

Planting

The specific planting method varies from plant to plant. Those who want to know more can search for related plants to inquire about how to grow vegetables on the balcony!

Fertilization

In order for vegetables to grow healthily, you also need to know how to fertilize. Before planting, add a small amount of base fertilizer in the middle of the pot, avoiding touching the roots of the crop. On your own balcony, you can just apply ordinary farmyard manure. You only need to apply a few grains of the special vegetable fertilizers sold on the market. If you buy organic soil, you don't need to apply base fertilizer because it already contains it.

Notice

A container cannot grow only one type of vegetable for a long time, otherwise the soil will easily degrade and pests and diseases will increase. Practice crop rotation.

Growing vegetables on the balcony not only allows you to enjoy the organic food you grow yourself, but also beautifies your home and regulates your body and mind. It can be a place for the elderly to pass the time and for the children to receive extracurricular nature education.