Pay close attention to plants' requirements for sun - or no sun. Lots of vegetables will grow and produce well in containers. Fruit and ornamental trees also can make good container plants. Flowers also can do well in containers. Plant high-yielding vegetables in containers. SOME FUN CONTAINERS | Container gardening can allow gardeners to grow anything anywhere, but some guidelines will foster greater success. Why? Why Not? Advantages
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What Type of Container? Almost any kind of container is usable, but here are some basic requirements.
How Much Sun? It depends on what kind of plant, and why you’re growing it.
What Kind of Soil Mix?
What Can I Plant? Vegetables Food production requires as much space for root systems as possible, and more attention to irrigation and fertilization. 12” deep container Beets 3” apart Bok Choy 6” apart Carrots 2” apart Garlic 3” apart Leaf Lettuce 6” apart Onions 3” apart Radishes 2” apart Spinach 5” apart Strawberries 6” apart Swiss Chard 9” apart 18” deep container Beans 5” apart Broccoli 12” apart Cabbage 24” apart Cauliflower 24” apart Cucumbers 5” apart Eggplant 12” apart Peas 3” apart Peppers 12” apart Squash 18” apart 24” deep container Blackberries 18” apart Blueberries 18” apart Potatoes 6” apart Tomatoes 18” apart Fruit and Ornamental Trees The largest possible container is best, and the most attention to fertilization and irrigation because you expect long-term growth.
Flowers Most annuals and perennials will do well if container is large/deep enough and lots of bright light is provided.
How Many Plants Can I Plant In Each Container? The more plants in a container, the less successful each will be because they’re competing for irrigation and fertilizer and light. Estimate space use for both mature root systems and foliage. Seeds or Transplants? Both are fine when root and foliage space are considered.
How Frequently Must I Water? Keep soil mix evenly moist. Timing will vary according to season, size of container, soil mix, and amount of direct sun it receives. During hot weather, check containers daily.
How Frequently Must I Fertilize? Since plant roots are restricted in the container, they depend on you for nutrition, and every watering drains away nutrition.
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