Best vegies to grow in pots
2022-09-12T09:43:16+10:00
You don’t need an acreage to grow fresh produce; plenty of things grow well in pots. Here are some of the best vegies and herbs to grow in containers this spring.
Tomatoes
Compact bush varieties such as Patio, Green Grape, Tiny Tim, Cherry Falls and Thai Pink Egg are the best choices for containers. Cover the fruit with pest exclusion bags to control fruit fly. Grow one plant per 50–60cm pot.
Leafy greens
Lettuce, rocket, Asian greens and other leafies are great vegies to grow in pots. Growing 4–5 plants in a 30cm pot will provide plenty of leaves for a salad or stir-fry. Start a new pot of your favourites every 4–6 weeks to ensure a steady supply.
Spring onions
Mass-sown spring onion seedlings don’t need to be separated into individual plants – just break them off in bunches of up to 10 plants and drop them into holes 15cm apart. The recommended pot size for these is 25–30cm.
Cucumbers
Compact bush varieties such as Spacemaster, Patio Snacker and Bush Crop are best for containers. Train vines on an adjacent balcony railing or a trellis. Grow 3–4 plants per 40–50cm pot.
Capsicums and chillies
Capsicum and chillies are easy vegies to grow in pots. Grow one plant per 30–40cm container. Protect capsicums and large chilli fruits from fruit fly.
Want more tips for creating a potted orchard? Check out this article.
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