Creating and growing a patio vegetable garden is one of the best ways to love the simple pleasures of gardening . And it could n’t be easier to do !
In fact , with just a few simple planter , container and pots , you ’ll be amazed at just how much reinvigorated produce you could actually grow on even the little of terrace . And patio growing has many built - in advantages for growing .
Like having fresh vegetables close at hand for broiling , salads and refreshing feeding . And livening up your outdoor entertaining place with beautiful foliage , blooms , colored veggie and clean scents .
Growing vegetables on a patio or deck is also the perfect way to garden for those with modified space . After all , not everyone has room for a full vaned garden . Or the time to care for it either .
In addition , container gardening lessens many of the work chores of traditional gardening . Weeds and weeding are far less of an issue , and can keep up with easily and quickly . As can planting , lachrymation and harvesting . Especially since have it all on your terrace means it ’s close at hand !
Here is a look at how to create your own patio vegetable garden , along with some idea that have worked really well in our observational patio garden here at the farm .
Over the last few growing time of year , we began the process of creating an own data-based patio garden at Old World Garden Farms .
Our goal was to show that growing vegetables in a small-scale space was n’t just possible , but could be beautiful and bountiful too . And has it ever accomplished that and more !
Using a combination of 4 growing styles – little pots , plantation owner boxes , succinct raised beds & large container , we ’ve been able to grow a sizeable harvest . In fact , more than enough to easily feast a family of four or more .
So we thought for today we would highlight each of the growing method acting . And more importantly , how they can be used on any patio to create the low infinite vegetable garden of your dreams .
Not all patios will have the same available shape or size for all of them . But the key to succeeder is select the right combination of the four methods to fill your place with vibrant color . And , of course , lots of the vegetables you make love to eat !
There are two main tonality to farm vegetables successfully on a patio . The first is to take vantage of the Sunday and umbrageous sphere of your patio to get the crops well suited for those areas .
The second is to then select the right sized vas and maturate method for each of the plants you desire to grow . Here is a breakdown of each spring up method acting , and what is best for growing with each :
little pots are excellent for terrace vegetable gardening because they can be site anywhere . On ledge , tables , or even a pocket-sized plant stand .
There are exception of course of study , but in universal , small throne and containers are the complete choice for growing herbs or little crops of jet .
Allium schoenoprasum , mint , oregano , basil , thyme and other herbs do not establish mysterious roots . Nor does lettuce , kale and other greens . That makes them all idealistic candidates for growing in small pots .
Even good , many of the herbaceous plant can be quite aromatic . They are simply tremendous for localise as a centerpiece on an outdoor dining , coffee or end table .
Some herbs , like oregano and basil even help to deter pests such as mosquito and flies . babble out about double duty on a patio space!(See : How To spring up Oregano – And Repel Mosquitoes Too ! )
To develop heavy veggie such as cucumber , tomato , peppers and zucchini for your patio garden , you will take larger container . For best results , select containers with at least 12 inches of depth and perimeter for lowly assortment , and 14 to 20″ inches of deepness for larger varieties .
This gives the plants enough soil and outer space to grow adequate roots for good production . Make certain your heavy planters have holes for drainage , and always fulfill them with agood quality potting mix .
you’re able to find all sort of various planters to fit any terrace space and theme . In fact , it can be overwhelming with the alternative available !
For our experimental garden , we found it hard to beat the 5 gallon bucket as the utter growing vas . Not only are they cheap , they can be dress ed up with patio cover .
We used a combining of our 2 & 4 pail Planter Boxes to get 22 vegetable plants in our patio space . Not only are they attractive and easy to care for , but they produced bushel of fresh vegetables all summer long.(SEE : DIY BUCKET PLANTER PLANS )
And finally , if distance is available , raised bed are one of the just choices of all in creating a full - functioning patio vegetable garden .
They are excellent for placing around the edges of a patio . Not only do they help specify the form and outer space of the area , but they allow plenty of depth and space to turn nearly any vegetable plant life want .
And if the patio space is big enough , they can even be located within the infinite to make a beautiful , living focal point .
raise bed box and planters are uncommitted in a whole regalia of shapes , sizes and styles . They can also be made quite easily from basic baseball bat to custom fit your quad .
Even better , with their raise planting arena , they can make it easier for those with mobility issues to garden . specially when place near the family on a patio .
We used our homemadeDIY 36″ x 72″ foresighted x 18″ gamy raised bedsto originate all kinds of vegetables last year . And not just tomatoes , peppers and cucumbers , but lettuce crop and herbs merge in too .
We also grew a fair amount of annual to provide colour and to facilitate attract fundamental pollinator to the veg . heyday and vegetables are a great combination for raised bed for color and pest protection .
One matter is for sure , no matter what method acting you take to grow on your patio , you may certainly enliven up the space and your taste buds this summertime !
Here is to creating your own terrace veg garden , and experiencing refreshed vegetable all summer long . Happy Gardening – Jim and Mary
Jim and Mary Competti have been publish horticulture , DIY and recipe articles and books for over 15 years from their 46 acre Ohio farm . The two are frequent speaker unit on all things garden and beloved to travel in their spare fourth dimension .
