How to Grow Vegetable Container Gardens

Growing a beautiful vegetable plant garden sounds great. This might be difficult for those with limited space. Actually, a large space is not required to grow a garden. All that is really required is a porch, deck, even a windowsill. Many apartment dwellers have started a garden on a tiny balcony with great success. And starting a garden in containers this way is a great way to experience home gardening at it's best! Here is how to get started.

Instructions

1. Plants for vegetable garden. First define the type of plants that you wish to grow in containers. Just about any plant that grows well in a small garden can also grow in a container garden. Some favorite vegetables to grow in containers are herbs, regular tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, onions, green peppers, chili peppers, beans, lettuce, cabbage, green peas. Try to select compact size plants to grow in containers. Remember space is limited.

2. Soil for container vegetable garden. Select a good potting soil or synthetic grow mix that is packed with nutrients to help grow healthy vegetable plants in your container garden. Visit a garden center and search around for a grow mix for your vegetables or ask the sales staff for advice.

3. Selecting containers for a vegetable garden. Just about any container with good drainage would perfectly fit a vegetable garden. Just remember to pick the proper size container for the vegetable plant. If you are growing herbs or small green onions select a smaller container. Select at least a 5 gallon container for tomatoes, peas, peppers, beans, lettuce. Then get busy planting your garden seedlings or seeds. Just remember to make sure the container has proper drainage. Add coarse gravel,broken chips, or pots to the bottom of the container to improve the drainage.