growing own veggies in bags and pots (Merged)

Muffin99

Karena wrote: »

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=183805
This thread might be helpful.It is all about growing things in containers.I have been following it.:pKaren.

Thanks Karena - will take a look!

MRSMCAWBER

Hi there

Im growing everything in pots and containers too -nowcalled my "potio appotment" :pI did it last year, but this year Im trying a lot more things...Im doing a blog -after having a couple of people on MSE suggest it..there is a link to it in my profile in case you want a peek -Im going to try and make it as step by step as possible.

MrsChips

Haydav39 - Click on the link below for a list of different varities of Veg/Fruit that can be grown in containers. I found the article very useful and have printed it out as a reference when I'm shopping for seeds or plugs....

Dwarf and Ornamental Vegetables for Containers

Good Luck

ceridwen

MRSMCAWBER wrote: »

Hi there

Im growing everything in pots and containers too -nowcalled my "potio appotment" :pI did it last year, but this year Im trying a lot more things...Im doing a blog -after having a couple of people on MSE suggest it..there is a link to it in my profile in case you want a peek -Im going to try and make it as step by step as possible.

Thanks for that Mrs M - ie the making it as "step by step" as possible - some of us newbies are distinctly lacking in confidence on how-to..:D

veggies

I'm growing lots in pots and hanging baskets this year.

I have tumbling tom tomatoes, apache chillies to go into hanging baskets

Sweet peppers to go into pots

Peas....will be sowing runner beans in the next week or so

Paramex carrots in tubs....I've also planted seeds of cut and come again lettuce, radish, spring onions, garlic

Potatoes in sacks

There's lots to grow in pots!

arkonite_babe

I'll add this thread to the existing "growing veg in containers" thread to keep all the replies together

claire21

Newbie here.

I bought some kits in Wilkinsons - they are a plastic type shopping bag with compost and seeds and each bag has the pic of the vegetable on. I got beans, beetroot and carrots. My neighbour was surprised at the carrot pack as she thought as a rule of thumb they need two spades depth to grow. Do you think they will be OK or did I fall for a gimick?

Thanks

arkonite_babe

claire21 wrote: »

My neighbour was surprised at the carrot pack as she thought as a rule of thumb they need two spades depth to grow. Do you think they will be OK or did I fall for a gimick?

Thanks

Have a look at this older thread to see if it helps

butterfly72

Muffin99 wrote: »

Gardener's Delight is a very good variety for outdoors. Right now they can be hardened off outdoors, but bring them indoors or greenhouse etc overnight if there's any risk of frost.

I'm trying to grow these. I think I've done it wrong tho. I randomly sprinkled the seeds onto soil in flat tray and I put them in my naff plastic greenhouse where they#re been for the past 4 days and nights. The soil was very dry today. I've watered them and brought them into the house. Should I leave them in the house or put them out in the day if its hot? How long does this variety take to germinate? Thanks.:o

Muffin99

Hi butterfly72

I wouldn't give up hope on your tomato seeds! Keep them on a sunny window sill, there's nothing wrong with putting them out if it's hot, but they need warm temperatures at night so I'd just leave them on the window sill incase you forget to bring them back in again! Yes soil should be kept moist. You can put cling film over the tray or put it in a plastic bag, this will help keep them moist and give them more warmth, but remove this as soon as they start to come through or if the soil starts to go moldy before then! I'm sure they will come through in a few days I've just had some cape gooseberry's come through today, apparently they are a relative and need similar conditions as tomatoes and I sowed them on the 13th