Opt for vertical gardening ideas and you'll be able to double up the growing space. Not only the simple pots, on your balcony–install railing planters, wall planters, add some stacked planters, and hang a few hanging baskets to create space. Grow more greens, tomatoes, and climbing vegetables that grow vertically.
Bell pepper, or capsicum as it's commonly known, is a popular addition to cuisines spanning Indian, European and Chinese. Naturally, then, it makes for a great addition to your balcony vegetable patch. They grow well in clay, plastic or terracotta containers with a good draining system.
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Balcony vegetable gardening will yield a great amount of vegetables so long as your plants get plenty of moisture and sunlight. Be sure to harvest your vegetables when they are at their peak of ripeness. This will give you the best tasting vegetables from your balcony vegetable garden.
Look for small spaces like windowsills, spaces atop the sink or corners that you don't use which have access to direct sunlight. Also remember to turn different parts of your plant to the sun every few days so they grow evenly. Pro tip: If your kitchen doesn't get natural light, opt for grow lights instead.
Below are a few balcony plants that would be good to choose from based upon their characteristics.
Tomatoes on the balcony should be planted in well-drained, stable pots. ... Although the container size depends on the tomato variety, you're growing. But it should be a minimum of 12 inches deep and wide in diameter. Tomato requires full sun so place them in the sunniest position of your balcony.
Balcony gardens require the same care as a traditional garden. Ensure there is enough direct sunlight for your plants, consider covering the soil in your pots with mulch, and water your plants regularly. You can even create a small compost bin for kitchen scraps. Bring your garden inside during the winter.
Arrange flower pots vertically.
Most balcony plants in containers can be planted alone or in combination with low shrubs such as evergreens and small conifers. At the bottom edge of the balcony flowers always work well, popular choices are Nasturtiums, Begonias and Semperflorens.
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