Many have this
desire to grow edible vegetables and fruits in the garden but can’t do it
because of space. Urban gardening concepts are different, which stress on
container gardening on rooftops, balconies, sidewalks and other confined spaces
where sunlight is good but space is the limitation. Growing vegetables in planter boxes in Melbourne
is challenging, but it can be a greatly rewarding experience if you do it
correctly.
Selecting a container
For vegetables
or fruits gardening, it is necessary to select a large container. Most
vegetables and fruits have elongated root system, which is quite difficult to
find space in confined space. A large container at least gives a good breathing
space to the plant to grow. Also, small container means it will dry out
quickly, and you need to water it daily, probably twice a day. Depth of the
container is also important as the deeper the pot, the more capacity of soil to
hold moisture. You must select garden
pots in Melbourne with large girth with good depth.
Where to put your pots
Vegetables and
certain fruits demand at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. Herbs,
salads, chili and some others require less, but tomatoes, beans, eggplants etc.
are great sun lovers. If your balcony or yard doesn’t have enough sunlight,
install caddies or casters.
Heavy or
continuous wind can dry your foliage and make it extremely dry. It hampers the
growth of shoots, and in extreme cases dry out completely. Protect your plants
from direct wind, create a temporary windbreaker and make shield around your
plants.
Soil
Do not use
garden soil, instead use soilless blend that is fluffy and resist compaction.
Mix soil with granular organic fertilizers and compost. Once in a week use your
shovel and dig a little to give some breathing space for roots.
You can find
small fountains
in Melbourne and install it near your garden. For vegetables, use generous
amount of water to develop root system properly. You water feature will be your
consistent supply of water reservoir.
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