growing own veggies in bags and pots (Merged)

jennybridger

if you look at some of the seed packets, some varieties will say "container gardening" or mini varieties. or "patio gardening"

other than that i grow what i like to eat - look at the veg you like and eat then have a look for some seeds and don't forget freecycle for finding pots etc and also i started thread recently about what other things people use as containers rather than boring pots - things like welly boots or old bath tubs etc

good luck with our growing!

rev229

Is it possible to grow these in pots. Thanks

janeyd2

Peas and beans are easy to grow infact peas are also quite pretty. Both can be planted now.

Mellika

Can you grow aubergines in a tub ?

A._Badger

No need to apologise for being a newbie, Nicky!

By a 15" pot, I mean one that's 15" in diameter, though if you really want a mature fruit bush to stay happy, an 18" one would be even better.

If your main aim is to save money, you need to concentrate on what is most expensive. For example, maincrop potatoes aren't particularly expensive to buy (especially in bulk), so you would be better off growing things that really do cost a lot of money - luxuries like gooseberries, blueberries and so on.

On the other hand, fresh new potatoes can be expensive at the start of the year, so they are worth trying, as is saving a crop for Christmas, which you can certainly do with a bit of care.

Again, I wouldn't personally worry about carrots, until I'd sorted out, say, strawberries, which can be quite costly.

If you have a freezer, think, too, about the things you buy which out of season (blueberries again, perhaps?). Freezing your own is very cost effective but, if blueberries appeal, remember they need an acid soil, so plant them in one labelled 'ericaceous'

If your goal is to save money, it's quite a different consideration from wanting to grow your own on grounds of taste or freshness and a bit of thinking abut what really depletes the household budget can certainly reap rewards!


Hope that's a help.

Farway

A._Badger wrote: »

if blueberries appeal, remember they need an acid soil, so plant them in one labelled 'ericaceous'

Alss worth bearing in mind if container growing blueberries, you will need to water with rain water only if your tap water is chalky. Otherwise the ericaceous compost is rendered alkaline over time

Just one of the potential hazards of container growing

jennybridger

don't forget you can growing things like strawberries and tomatoes in hanging baskets. maybe you have a wall on your building some where to fix one?

tru

Mellika wrote: »

Can you grow aubergines in a tub ?

Taken from HERE -

A timetable for growing aubergines in a cold greenhouse (or outside)



This timetable is based on growing in the southern half of Britain - and should be adjusted for more northern parts.

March:
Sow seeds indoors in warmth (65 °F).

April:
Sow seeds in a cold greenhouse.
Pot March sown seedlings into 3 inch (7 1/2 cm) pots.

May:
Pot April sown seedlings into 3 inch (7 1/2 cm) pots.
Transfer seedlings that have reached the four leaf stage into the garden or into their
permanent, 9 inch (22 1/2 cm), pots. If plants destined for outdoor growing get too
large before the weather warms up pot them on into 5 inch (12!/2 cm) pots.
Cover outdoor plants with cloches or fleece.

June:
Stake and tie in the plants as needed.
Feed, using a high potash feed, once the third fruit has set (first fruit outside).
Ensure that indoor plants do not dry out as aubergines suffer from blossom end rot, although not as easily as tomatoes.

Then:
Continue to tie in, feed and water until the first fruits are ready - probably in late August (if you are doing well) or September.

kingkano

Peas grow awesomely in pots. My early sown ones in pots are flowering

Fern_Merkin

I can thoroughly recommend mange tout as they are v expensive but easy to grow in containers.

Use the biggest pot available and plant more than you think you should. (over 2 weeks or start another pot) Water well. Use canes around edge and tie together at the top.

Radishes plant and start to eat 6 weeks later!

I have a rhubarb in a v large planter and it gives plenty of fruit early on, needs water even when it's raining though

I love container gardening but with veg & fruit I agree with A. Badger, concentrate on stuff you like that dear in the shops.

Have fun!