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Best Vegetables to Grow in Baskets

Posted on May 10, 2021

If you have not tried any container gardening, then I must assume that you are an outdoor lover or else you are really missing out on the best vegetables to grow in buckets. Growing vegetables in buckets is simple and hassle free. No wonder a lot of people love container gardening because it is really quite relaxing and easy to manage. It also requires minimal space and can be placed almost anywhere.

Container gardening can be a great way to save money. With container gardens you do not have to purchase seeds, fertilizers, equipment and other essentials needed for regular cultivation. A lot of fresh and organic vegetables can be grown in a relatively small space, if we only know where to look. If you think you are good at gardening but lack the time, then container gardening is just perfect for you.

Here are some of the best vegetables to grow in buckets. Carrots are very easy to grow as long as you have a large pot and a lot of patience. You will need about 4 square feet of room for each plant to grow and its height should be no more than one foot. Keep the soil moist but not damp and add water as necessary. You can also use fish emulsion for fertilizing your plants.

Sunflowers are an excellent choice for container garden. However, you need to ensure they get lots of sunlight. They are best planted in the morning or late afternoon when the sun is at its peak. One advantage with this plant is that it does not grow too tall. If you have problems with weeds, then you can easily remove them using sharp shears.

The main advantage with tomatoes is that they grow well in almost any kind of container. However, they prefer a moist and shady environment. To provide this kind of environment, plant them in large pots. Planting them this way will allow you plenty of room for them to spread out. Tomatoes are the best vegetables to grow in buckets because they taste great when they are fresh.

You may be surprised to know that a few varieties of chives are considered to be best for container gardening. These plants are best planted in small containers. Chives will grow to be about three to four inches high. They taste best when they are cut open and eaten, and they make great additions to sandwiches.

Alfalfa is the most popular crop grown in small containers. When grown in a container garden, you will be able to save money on buying seed packets because you can just plant these plants directly into the soil. This allows you to control the sizes of the plants. Alfalfa likes a lot of sun, so it is best to plant it in the morning hours when the sun is at its greatest. It is important not to over-water this crop because it will become water logged and prone to fungus. This is something you do not want if you plan on container gardening.

Choosing the best vegetables to grow in buckets is something you will have to do on your own. There is really no way of telling which types of plants will grow best in what container. If you are growing a new container garden for the first time, you may want to try a few varieties of plants to see which one performs best. Then, once you know the type of plants you like best, you can plant them in a container garden to give your yard a more complete look.

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