Even though some people may think that they
need extensions of land in order to have their own vegetable garden, this is
not totally true. If you have some fertile soil and you provide the plant some
space to grow and some light, you can have your own vegetable garden in your
balcony, patio or terrace.
For starters, those who want to have a
vegetable garden in their balconies should first check if they have enough
light for the plants. All plants need natural light, at least a few hours a
day, in order to grow. Once you have checked that, you should get some plant
pots (at first they can be small pots), fertile soil, compost or manure (it can
be earthworm humus), and small stones.
As we have mentioned, the plant pots can be
small, since the seed needs to germinate first. Once it has grown roots, you
can pass it into a bigger pot, in order it can grow better- remember that
plants need space to grow. Those who want to have a vegetable garden on their
balcony and don’t have much space may choose a medium-sized plant pot.
Now, another question you might be
wondering is, what type of plants should I plant first? According to a
specialist, it is recommended that in order to have a good vegetable garden –in
your balcony, or wherever you want-, you should start by growing vegetables and
legumes and aromatic plants. This type of plants are said to generate the right
ecosystem so that you can add more types of plants later. Some people may just
want to plant aromatic plants to season your food. Those who want to have those
types of plants in your balcony may choose to plant oregano, parsley,
peppermint, rosemary, among others. This is an interesting option if you like
cooking with those species.
Before growing your own vegetable garden in
your balcony, you should bear in mind that plants need special attention, and
each type has its own needs. Likewise, not all plants are planted in the same
season; some grow in winter, other in spring, etc. Moreover, remember that you
need to water the plants, but you shouldn’t drown them. The soil of your
vegetable garden in your balcony should be always humid, not soaked; there
shouldn’t be any puddles of water.
Lastly, those who don’t have much space on
their balconies but still want a vegetable garden may choose to make a vertical
vegetable garden. For that, they could hang pots on the wall (if they have one),
or buy some pot hanger that are lowered and which allows you to put more than
one pot on the same space. This way you will have more places where to have
your vegetable garden without invading your balcony with pots.
