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Anonymous on
May 12, 2021Q.Newbie Gardener
Hi so this is my first year gardening so I'm trying to figure out exactly what size containers I need for my vegetables since in ground or raised beds aren't an option at this time. As of now I have 12in pots, 18in pots, and 5 gallon containers. In the 12in pots I was thinking of cucumbers and peppers. For the 18in pots I was thinking of green beans and zucchini. For the 5 gallon I wanted tomato and eggplant. Do these sizes seem correct? Do you think I should put the green beans and zucchini in a 5 gallon instead of the 18in pots? How many should go in each container?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 14, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/designing-your-container-vegetable-garden.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
June 23, 2021Q.My Veggie Plants All Started Out Strong But Now Some Of Them Either Have Dried Or Died. What Can I Do To Help Save Them?
I used pots or buckets to grow I made sure to put holes to drain water.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 7, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Looks like quite a bit of clay. That is a huge no-no in container gardening.
Change to a potting soil designed for seedlings, as standard potting soil can be too rich in nutrients.
This article will help you to know what goes into a good seedling mix:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/soilless-seed-mix-info.htm
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Anonymous on
August 12, 2021Q.How To Start Vegetable Balcony Gardening
I want to start a balancony gardening where I can grow all the vegetables required to my family of 4. Want to know what is the requirements and how much is the expenditure I want to spend and where can I get all the material required
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 26, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Sure! We have several articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/balcony-raised-bed.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/designing-your-container-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/balcony-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/urban-gardening-ultimate-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/growing-a-vertical-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/balcony-vegetable-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
May 12, 2022Q.Container Gardening Vegetables How Far Apart To Plant
attempting vegetables need planting growing plants
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 16, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unless your container is 5 gallons or more, it's typically one plant to a container. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/quick-guide-to-container-vegetable-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/designing-your-container-vegetable-garden.htm
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aubree on
November 3, 2023
34433Q.Type Of Water For Vegetables In Pots
I want to plant beet seeds in pots. What kind of water should I use: my well water, bottled spring water, or bottled distilled water? Why?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 6, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Typically, well water will have less additives then the bottled solutions. (They have to). I would opt for the well water solution, since you have access to it. If you are concerned, however, you can take samples to your local extension service then they can help determine how clean the water is.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/watering/testing-water-for-plants.htm
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