H2O Magazine

Container size and location

Use containers that are big enough that fits in your apartment, for example. The size of the container will determine the size of the plants you grow. Bigger container provides more room for your vegetable plant to grow, for instance.

Importantly, place containers outside, either in the balcony or wherever sunlight falls in your home, to get sunlight at least eight hours a day.  Since your plants need minimum amount of sunlight everyday, it could be ideal to place your container vegetable gardening permanently in a location that ensures the minimum sunlight any given day. Plants growth is due to energy produced from exposure to the sunlight. Lack of sunlight could make your plants dull and saggy!

Watering your plants

You have to water your plants regularly twice, ideally morning and evening, daily. The plants’ growth depends on the volume of water, manure and sun light it receives. Water is the key ingredients for a healthy plant. Notwithstanding, too much water can make the soil to lose its ingredients quickly, since the excess water discharged would wash away and waste valuable nutrients in the soil.  Moreover, excess water due to clogging may damage the plant roots.

Finally, growing your own organic vegetables not only keep your family healthy, but also saves money. Container vegetable gardening may excite you and your children alike. Container vegetable gardening could a good way to spend your leisure time!