Grab a few 5-gallon buckets, and then a bag of potting mix.ĭrill some holes into the bottom of the buckets watch the video below for a good demonstration on how to add, and how many to add.
Other times growing directly in the soil isn’t possible because of other environmental concerns.Ĭould be your only option is a wet, soggy piece of ground. That could be a death sentence by itself. Could be something that prevents the plants from growing or kills them outright, or even worse it could be something that you consume and slowly accumulates in your system. If you’ve got a sunny plot of land, why not throw plants right into the ground?īecause that land could be heavily polluted with something vile. And because they’re in containers they need to be regularly watered.īut, hey, that’s alright, because the other option is no vegetables, and that’s no option at all. That can be tricky business some plants need as little as six inches of soil to grow, but others need as much as two-feet. There’s one small pocket on the deck that receives ample sunlight, so I’ve had to make do with the little space I have to grow my vegetables in containers Unfortunately it’s also an area under some heavy shade during the growing season. I rent a home that has a modest-sized backyard. Dryness will lead to a prevention of the absorption of calcium from the soil, leading to plant damage.When it comes to ease and portability, container gardening is about as good as it gets.
Place the bucket in a spot that receive full and maximum sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours a day.Add water-soluble fertilizer in the moistened soil and repeat application of it after every 10 days.The bucket should be full enough to spill from the side of the bucket. Firm it down the soil with the hands, being careful no to damage the seedling and securing it properly.
Water them frequently to keep them healthy. Tomato plants should be placed in the heat as they richly grow in warm soil so choose black buckets that are placed outside. But did you know tomatoes thrive when grown in buckets? It’s true! When you sow the tomato plant seeds in a 5-gallon buckets, you not only can grow have a dozen plants in it, but you can beautifully decorate them around your garage or front porch. Tomatoes are commonly planted in backyards and pots, as they are one of the most used fruit. Kitchen gardens serve the healthiest and most organic vegetables and fruits for your home.