Basic Techniques to Help you Grow Food in Containers
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Describes some of the basic things that you need to keep in mind when you are growing organically in containers for a home or terrace garden.
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Basic Techniques to Help you Grow Food in Containers
- 1. Basics of growing food in pots Presented by Miguel Braganza & Green Essentials
- 2. But I don’t have a green thumb I’ve killed so many plants already We just don’t have enough space There’s no sunlight at home
- 3. If Karan can do it, then anyone can
- 5. MYTH 1 It’s more difficult than growing in the garden. Actually, its probably easier to grow in pots
- 6. MYTH 2 Pots are too small to grow a full sized plant. If you pick your pots carefully, not really
- 7. MYTH 3 I can’t produce enough in a few pots? Looks are deceptive, each plant produces a fair bit
- 8. MYTH 4 My balcony is too tiny for even 10 pots? If you can’t go sideways, look to go upwards
- 9. MYTH 5 I get no sunlight, so nothing grows well There are plants that love shade. Learn to love them
- 10. Actually, growing in pots is not very different from growing in the ground. BUT, the differences are important
- 11. Germinate Transplant Grow Harvest Key stages of your season Pretty much the same for most things you will grow
- 12. The RIGHT kind of Pots? Round YES Square NO Check holes are clear Check level of drainage holes Thumb rule, 1/3rd of plants height
- 13. Which pot should I choose? Cement, Clay or Plastic. Round or V-Shaped. a) Porous and therefore allow evaporation of water b) They can also easily chip and break, if they are held at the top a) Lightweight and ideal for balconies and rooftops b) Lower quality plastics may crack due to sun exposure after just a few years a) Concrete or cement containers can be very durable (if well made) b) They are reasonably porous c) Extremely heavy, a good choice to put plants you won’t be moving Clay Plastic Cement Ceramic a) They are a more expensive but last for years and look great b) They often require a secondary plastic pot on the inside POROSITY WEIGHT WATERING BREAKAGE COST Clay Very High Medium High Frequent Low Plastic None Light Medium Rare Medium Cement High Heavy High Moderate High Ceramic High Medium High Frequent High
- 14. Soil 50% Compost 25% Coarse Sand 25% Can also be substituted with coco soil Important for improving drainage Organic matter that is food for your plants The RIGHT kind of Soil
- 15. Planning growing size/space 10-inch diameter pots Usually 10-inch height LARGER PLANTS Brinjal, Tomato, Chilly, Gourds, Climbing Beans, Broccoli, Cabbage 6-inch 6-inch SMALLER PLANTS Herbs, Amaranthus, Spinach, Methi etc.
- 16. You’ve got more space than you think. Just look closer. ON FLOOR RAILING WALL CEILING PARAPET
- 19. Pots are the best for nurseries
- 21. SAPLING IN POT A CLOCHE to protect young saplings CUT THE BOTTOM PART OFF A USED PET BOTTLE PIERCE BREATHING HOLES ON SIDES YOUR CLOCHE NEEDS TO BE LARGE ENOUGH TO LET SAPLING GROW OPEN BOTTLE CAP TO WATER
- 22. How do you prepare a terrace for growing vegetables? VIA ARJUNTREE Plant matter or lawn Soil Layer Geo-textile layer Root barrier Roof slab Drainage cells
- 23. Terrace Garden in Margao
- 24. Food Type Full Shade Mostly Shade Some Shade No Direct Sunlight Around 2 hours sunlight 3-4 hours of sunlight Vegetables Pak Choi Beans Radish Spinach Beetroot Methi Lettuces Mustard Greens Asparagus Herbs Arugula Basil Parsley Celery Turmeric Mint *Under trees, in balconies or the shadow of your house, BUT NOT INDOORS BUT, I get very little sunlight