As food prices go up, more and more people are looking to grow their own food, as well as herbs for kitchen in containers inside and outside of the house.There are a few ways for it to work and some things to be cautious of.How to grow at home.
Step 1: You should look at your environment.
If you have enough space, make sure it is protected from the elements.Plants have differing needs which means that in a middle zone they will all grow well, but some will struggle and put out poor quality produce or not grow in the more extreme environments.
Step 2: An area in your yard that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight a day is a good place to look.
If you live in a hot climate, do not put pots or containers on the patio.It could make the plants too hot to grow.
Step 3: Pick the plants that you want to grow.
Warm climates get an extended growing season.If you have short summers, aim for maximum yield in the summer with the surplus being frozen or preserved for future use.
Step 4: Pick the box or container you want to grow the plant in.
Shallow roots vegetables such as herbs, salad greens, tomatoes, beans and peas can be grown with low levels of soils.These plants grow well in the right conditions with minimal soil.Keep in mind that root vegetables will require more space.If you want to calculate depth 1.5 to 2 times the likely depth of your vegetables, you can use a carrot variety that has 20 to 25 centimeters.Growing directly in a compost or blended potting mix sack or using old cloth such as sacks or towels suspended like a hanging basket is even easier for some people.Plastic containers can be quite expensive if you buy them new, as they tend not to last very long.Old wine barrels are popular because they are deep and wide, but you may need to travel a long way and pay a lot for them.It is cheaper to make your own tub, and many hardware stores have classes that you can take.
Step 5: Pick your soil with care.
The general rule is better for the plant's health and output.There is a thin layer of gravel or something to allow drainage, topped with a mesh liner and then the soil.The soil can't be drained and stained by the mesh.For dry climates, it is highly recommended to get a large plant saucer to hold water and invest in water retaining products such as clay, synthetic water crystals and good organic matter.A black looking top dressing mulch that looks nice and rich is very weak as it is just for cosmetic use to make your garden look attractive.If you want a good vegetable raising soil, ask your supplier.
Step 6: Companion planting is something to consider.
Some plants don't like each other for a variety of reasons, but musiques are a good way to keep pests at bay.Tomatoes and potatoes don't like each other and should not be planted together.Corn and tomatoes are pests that should not be planted together as they are a bigger bait for the pests.Basil and tomato are good partners because they grow better as a pair.
Step 7: Consider crop rotation.
Don't plant the same crop in that container after the first year, it's not as rich in vitamins.The option is to replace a high need plant with a low need one, such as onions.It is recommended to plant beans or peas or other green manures to help improve the soils.Sometimes you can tip all the soils at the same time but this can disrupt the soil ecologies and make it worse.Without adding something such as compost, the mixed soil gets weaker as the plants grow.
Step 8: Consider when to plant.
If you sow the whole packet at the same time, you will have a lot of carrots.If you don't want to preserve these, it's recommended to plant the amount you would use in a week, then repeat so you will get a staggered harvest.
Step 9: It is advisable to use granularfertilizer with care.
They can build a lot of salts and chemicals in the soil in a short time.Instead of using a slow release type, use composted organic matter.If seaweed or fish emulsion tonics have a high amount of salt, they should only be used in very weak concentrations.If there is evidence of salt crystals forming, you should stop adding any fertilisers and soak the plant containers in a larger tub of water to try and get rid of the excess.Compost can be used to correct the weakened soil.The soil can be thrown away.
Step 10: Purchase seed packets at garden shops, home improvement centers and other retailers.
Follow the instructions on the package.Vegetables were begun indoors.During the late winter and early spring, you can get these plants from garden stores.If you want to cover the roots with soil, place the plant in a larger outdoor container.
Step 11: Growing inside the rules is the same, but there is more to be done.
Plants indoors are more likely to have problems such as pests, weak stems, and being too wet.It's fine to expose the plant to fresh air every few days in moderate climates.For less friendly climates, you have to be inventive by moving the plant around frequently to get better light exposure, using a small desk top fan to circulate air and to daily check for water by sticking your finger in the soil.If it feels moist, but wet or dry, add water.
Step 12: It's time to harvest.
Clean scissors or garden shears can be used to remove fruits and vegetables from a plant.