The 21 Easiest Fruits and Vegetables to Grow IN A POT.
Want to grow fruits and vegetables?
But you don't have a vegetable patch or a garden? Do not worry !
There are vegetables that grow perfectly well in pots on the patio or balcony.
Grown in pots, fruits and vegetables are in the best conditions to develop!
Why ? Because you can not only change their place depending on the sun or the weather ...
... but in addition see parasite attacks much faster.
here are the 21 easiest fruits and vegetables to grow in pots:
1. Tomatoes
Tomatoes love heat and hot soil, so it's no wonder they do so well when grown in pots.
Indeed, the earth heats up much faster in a small space thanks to the sun.
The "cherry tomato" varieties grow very well in pots and are very productive. You will be able to harvest kilos of tomatoes very quickly.
For large tomatoes like "Beefsteak", they ripen very well in pots.
Firstly, because the earth is very hot and in addition, because you can turn the pot according to the sun so that the fruits are always in full sun.
Tomatoes grow well in 40-60 liter pots with stake cages attached.
You have to water them, put a little fertilizer and grow them along the stakes if you want them to be big and tasty.
Did you know that tomatoes also grow upside down? Perfect for saving space on a balcony. Check out the trick here.
To discover : 10 Gardener Secrets To Growing Big, Beautiful Tomatoes Easily.
2. Basil
Basil is easy to grow in a pot.
Basil plants, especially the Italian variety of large-leaved basil, grow in warm, moist soil.
On the other hand, basil hates cold, drafts and being thirsty.
Use dark colored pots or terracotta pots that retain heat well. This increases the taste of the basil tenfold.
In hot climates, choose varieties of basil that are heat resistant, such as holy basil from Tulsi.
If your basil tastes bitter, just apply a little baking soda to the soil and water.
It's the best way to have sweet leaves in just a few days.
To discover : 3 Unexpected Benefits of Basil: Beauty, Health, Well-Being.
3. Zucchini and squash
All types of squash and zucchini grow very well in pots.
My favorite is the "Black Beauty" zucchini because it is the most prolific.
Fruits are also much easier to harvest in pots, which is important because they need to be picked as soon as they are ripe.
Squashes are resistant to heat, cold, and bad weather.
Round squash "Golden Delicious", "butternut", "French pumpkin", "spaghetti squash" are the easiest to grow.
On the zucchini side, choose "non-run" varieties such as the "Nice round" courgette, or the "Gold Rush" which is not too overwhelming.
It's important to water your squash and zucchini twice a day throughout the growing season to get bigger, tastier, and faster growing squashes.
Always pick fruit before it gets too big.
If you forget even one fruit, the plant will stop producing.
This is why I recommend that beginners grow brightly colored squash so that they are easy to see and therefore harvest.
To discover : 10 Vegetable Tips To Grow Beautiful Zucchini.
4. Parsley
If you like fresh parsley in your recipes, grow it on a windowsill.
It is a very resistant plant that does not really suffer from a few days without water.
But for the best results, keep the soil moist and harvest the oldest leaves first.
Preferably cut the branches at the base rather than the tall leaves.
Parsley grows best in cool weather, making it a great plant to grow indoors during winter in a greenhouse, for example.
Some varieties, like Italian flat parsley, do well in hot climates, but it grows best between 4 and 25 ° C.
If you have a large pot or use a lot of parsley, I recommend growing the “Italian Giant” or “Neapolitan Giant” variety as it grows very fast.
To discover : Storing Fresh Parsley: 2 Tips To Store It Easily.
5. Strawberries
Who doesn't like strawberries? Imagine having a beautiful harvest of strawberries completely free! Or even harvest it all year round.
"Mara des bois", "Ciflorette" or "Mount Everest" strawberries grow well in pots and have a sweeter taste when grown in pots.
The problem of slugs that love strawberries is quickly solved in pots with this trick.
You just have to put copper tape around the pot. Slugs cannot touch metal and will never risk stepping over it.
Strawberry towers are very useful for growing strawberries in pots.
We prefer terracotta towers because they keep the ground warm and moist.
To discover : 9 Incredible Benefits Of Strawberries You Didn't Even Know.
6. Pineapples
I bet you never thought about growing a pineapple in our latitudes, did you?
These plants need very warm soil to grow.
Here's how to grow them easily.
Buy an organic pineapple in store, cut the crown flush with the leaves then remove the leaves around the base to expose the first few centimeters of the stem.
Put everything in a glass of water, changing the water daily for 2 weeks until roots form.
When the pineapple has taken root, you can plant it in the ground.
To discover : The Trick To Ripen A Pineapple Quickly.
7. Melons
Contrary to popular belief, melons are easy to grow in pots.
It grows very well when the ground is warm and it will love to climb on a trellis.
Just remember to support the fruit with old sticky when it gets too heavy.
Be careful, because the weight of the fruit can easily tip the pot and ruin the harvest.
To have large, juicy fruits, Charentais is a safe bet.
To discover : 10 Tips For Growing BEAUTIFUL MELONS.
8. Oregano
Among the aromatics, oregano grows very well in pots because it loves warm soils.
The flavor and scent of the leaves intensifies with the heat outside.
Be careful, please, oregano quickly becomes overwhelming!
Prune it regularly or put it in a separate pot.
As it grows upwards, you can associate it with a plant that crawls or grows downwards like savory for example.
Oregano is very tough and requires almost no maintenance or care.
It can even survive several days without watering.
9. Rosemary
If you want to grow rosemary, it will be even better in a pot than in your vegetable garden.
Rosemary is a fast growing plant that loves warm soils like "Tuscuan Blue" with its beautiful blue flowers.
Rosemary should be pruned at least once a year, as it can quickly take up a lot of space.
To have a really tasty rosemary, place the rosemary jars in full sun and water them every 2-3 days.
Your potting soil should also have a slightly alkaline pH, as rosemary does not like acidic soil.
Some varieties are great for window sills because they cascade down.
If you live in a colder climate, choose hardy varieties like "Rosemary Arp".
10. Peppers
Do you want to grow some hot peppers for your summer dishes?
Growing them in pots is very easy and the peppers are also tasty because they love to be hot.
The warm soil promotes rapid growth and encourages the production of capsaicin, which is the element that spices peppers.
You will understand, they ripen faster and have more flavor when grown in a pot.
To make your peppers comfortable, choose a pot of about 20 to 35 liters.
11. Chives
Chives are undoubtedly the most resistant and easiest flavoring to grow in a pot.
Even after weeks without water, it continues to grow.
Garlic Chives or Chinese Chives has a strong and unique flavor that will flavor your dishes well.
Just cut off the stems you need at the base and they'll grow back in a few days later.
The chives multiply and spread until they fill the pot.
Plant it alone in a pot or divide it two or three times a year.
To discover : No Longer Need to Buy Garlic! Here's How To Grow An Infinite Stock Of It At Home.
12. Spinach
Buying fresh spinach is quite expensive.
Especially when you know that you can grow them in a pot on your terrace!
Unlike many other plants, spinach does not like warm soil at all.
Although Malabar spinach thrives in hot and humid climates.
It's also a climbing spinach with a unique flavor and texture.
If it's too hot, the spinach will die and you will lose your entire harvest.
So put your pot of spinach in the shade with early morning or late afternoon sun.
Water the spinach well so that it will grow and develop well.
To discover : How To Grow Spinach In A Pot? 12 Gardening Tips.
13. Thyme
Thyme is another aromatic herb that grows really well in pots.
You can grow it indoors or out, but it needs full sun for it to develop its full flavor.
Usually, you combine thyme, basil, oregano and chives in one pot on the kitchen window.
But be aware that thyme hates wet soils.
So, terracotta pots are great for thyme, as the soil stays dry.
You just need to water it once or twice a week depending on the weather.
Do you want an original thyme? Try woolly thyme which has a puffy, fluffy leaf with a more bitter taste.
To discover : The Virtues of Thyme, a Plant That Should Come Out of the Kitchen.
14. Sage
Sage, like thyme, likes dry soils.
Growing it in a pot allows it to drain the soil well and manage its humidity.
If you want to intensify its flavor, place it in direct sunlight.
Sage does not like being indoors or in the shade, so much so that it tends to wither and crawl for light.
If so, cut it off at the base, soak it well, and move it outside in direct sunlight.
It will come back to life in a few days and quickly return to its original size.
White sage is used for burning sticks and aromatic oils, but don't use it in your cooking because it contains more toxins than culinary sage.
15. Cucumbers
Cucumber is a really easy vegetable to grow in a pot.
Cucumbers appreciate the warmth of the soil and grow quickly, producing lots of cucumbers in a small space.
The "Snack Hopeline" cucumber is particularly prolific in a jar. Especially if it can run on a vertical support.
The best varieties to grow in pots are small cucumbers like "le libanais", "le generous" or "le white wonder".
These varieties produce a lot of berry fruit in a small space.
16. Kale
Kale is ideal in pots because it grows quickly and is very prolific.
You can easily grow 5 Tuscan cabbage plants in a pot that is only 50cm in diameter.
And I'm sure their production will meet your needs for the whole season!
Blue kale prefers shade and cooler temperatures to grow, so move your pots to partial shade.
Water your cabbages regularly, about 2 to 3 times a day, because too dry soil will cause them to rise and end up in seeds.
In addition, they will have a bitter taste and will not be rich enough in vitamins.
While Italian kale grows well in warm climates, be aware that it still requires a lot of water so that the leaves don't turn bitter.
17. Lettuce
Lettuce is perfect for container culture!
Why ? Because it grows very fast and produces a lot of tasty leaves, even in a small space.
Choose varieties of lettuce that can be harvested continuously.
Some gardeners mix different varieties of seeds to make "salad mixes".
These salads can be sown in one pot and then cut as needed.
You will now have salad for the whole family during the summer months.
To discover : Here Is How To Grow A JAR SALAD Easily.
18. Radishes
If there is one vegetable that is easy to grow and which gives results without fail, it is radish.
The best variety is the "18 day radish", which is perfect for novice gardeners.
Just sow the seeds, water and wait.
18 days later, you can harvest them and start sowing again to have more.
Young leaves are excellent to eat in salads.
Water your radishes every 2-3 days, but try not to overwater them, as this tends to cause them to explode.
19. Potatoes
Growing potatoes is tedious work!
It is first necessary to plant them deep in the ground, then to put soil regularly on the foot by buttressing them as they grow, and finally to dig when harvesting to recover them.
But you can save yourself all that! How? 'Or' What ?
By simply planting them in pots.
Start by putting a little soil in the bottom of a pot, add potting soil as the potato grows.
When the potato stalk reaches the top, your harvest is almost ready.
Wait for the potato leaves to wilt and turn yellow, and turn the pot over to easily harvest all the potatoes.
To discover : 4 Simple Steps To Grow 45 kg of Potatoes in a Barrel!
20. Carrots
Carrots also grow very well in pots.
The only requirement is that the soil must be loose so that they grow straight in the earth.
Sow the seeds directly into the pot and add a thin layer of soil on top.
Be aware that carrots do not like to be thinned.
You can grow Nantes carrots all year round if you keep them in a temperate location.
Water them well throughout the growing season, usually every 2 days.
You'll know your carrots are ripe when a red crown begins to come out of the ground.
To vary the pleasures, plant yellow, purple or white carrots!
21. Beets
Beets are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in pots.
It can be sown directly in the ground and grows quickly.
And you will harvest it after only 8 weeks for the new beets, and 12 weeks for the ripe ones.
But do not wait more than 12 weeks because afterwards they become hard and bitter.
Beets can have a lot of colors with a sweeter taste: this is ideal for children.
The best way to properly plant your beets is to use seed tape to get the perfect spacing.
Beets planted too close will not form large enough roots, as they will fight with each other for the nutrients and water they need.
Your turn...
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