2 Great (& 1 Not So Great) Things About Gardening In Pots
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
- As a seed production company, we have to do things on a large scale. That means we're usually doing what's easiest and most efficient, and that has almost always meant growing plants in the ground.
This year, I switched things up a little in our small garden because I was pregnant or holding baby Dezi. Getting down to the ground was a little tough, so I planted in pots more than usual.
For those of you who garden in small spaces, can't dig in the ground, or have really terrible soil, this video is made for you! Even if you can plant in-ground, growing in pots or raised beds can definitely have some advantages.
First off, it's easy to ensure you have really good soil in a pot instead of a whole area. You can carry a bag or two much more easily than getting a truckbed full of soil and compost.
In these pots, I used quality potting mix, compost, manure, and granular fertilizer. These are all super helpful to get the plants off to a good start as well as well-fed over time.
I love using liquid fertilizer in the garden, but you have to be careful when using it on potting plants. It will want to run right through the soil and out the bottom, so be sure to not water too much and to capture the liquid with a pan.
Pots are also great because you can move them! Depending on the time of the year or plants you're growing, you can get your plants into the area that gives them optimal sunlight.
One potential downside is that you do need to be especially aware of the moisture in your soil. Pots will usually dry out much more quickly than the ground, so check them often. There is more airflow and less soil.
So what should you plant in pots?
Really, almost anything is fair game. You'll probably have more success with some crops more than others, though.
Leafy green varieties are a great option since they're easy to sow, maintain, and harvest. Herbs are another popular option and something I recommend. Plus, you can move the pots closer to your kitchen! Mint is really popular for pots to contain plants. Other good options are small plants, like radishes or carrots.
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Oh shit watering 😂😂😂😂 damn, you can see me??
Caught ya!
This is exactly how I got these specific crops. I tried it this year and I was able to grow greens, carrots, radishes and a few other crops this way. This was the biggest gardening/mini farming I’ve done. This next year is going to be the best year yet. We even added in some fruit trees.
YESSS! So stoked to hear that.
that ending tho, hits to close. ive got 60 15 gallon grow bags and idk how many 7 gallon grow bags filling up my yard... 4 acre farm is on the horizon
Sounds like a great setup with even more exciting things in your future!
In the summer time here in the Central Valley of California I have to deep water my pots 2 times daily because of the heat. When it gets into the 100° range I may have to water 3 times. I use drip irrigation with a 4 drip line availability.
I believe it! That's some serious heat up there.
Awe what s gorgeous lil helper.
Yall have a healthy and safe 2024
Thank for your videos
Very good tutorial on pot care and use. ❤
Just harvested my first head of broccoli! The plant grew 2.5 feet tall in a 10-inch plastic pot. Smaller broccoli sprouts are coming on.
Wahoo! That's awesome. The plants can get SO BIG
Beautiful pots
Merry Christmas!
Hope you had a very merry Christmas!
Blueberries are easy in pots!
Haven’t seen one of your vids in a while. CZcams has been hiding you from me. 🧐
Poo. Well, thanks for watching! Every view & share helps. What size pot are you using for blueberries? We had a couple, but they were maybe too small. I did like being able to control the soil for them, though
Had great results with blueberries in large pots of mostly peat moss with some sulfur to keep the Ph low. But mockingbirds would harvest them at the peak of ripeness and ignored bird netting. Maybe a good reason to have a gorgeous black cat, known to be bad luck for brazen birds.
Light bulb 💡 I like to grow mint in a pot to keep it from spreading If I bury the pot to below the rim it won’t dry out so easy 🌱💚❤️
Yes, good call! That's another good one for pots, and such a good idea to bury it some!
Isn't it possible for the roots to enter out the bottom and spread?