Grow Vegetables in Containers

You can grow vegetables on a balcony or patio. Containers work.

Choose the right containers. Five gallon buckets for tomatoes and peppers. Smaller pots for herbs and lettuce.

Use potting soil, not garden soil. Garden soil compacts in pots. Potting mix stays loose.

Containers need drainage holes. Waterlogged roots rot.

Water more often. Containers dry out faster than ground beds. Check daily in summer.

Fertilize. Potting mix has limited nutrients. Feed your plants monthly.

Tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, herbs, and beans all grow in containers.

A balcony garden is rewarding. Fresh vegetables without a yard.