I am a former organic gardener and I approve her methods. I had raised beds and raised berms (now called earth beds) but I also grew veggies and herbs in pots. Among them were herbs like parsley, thyme, sage, and even rosemary along with greens like lettuce, arugula, water cress, miner's lettuce, corn salad (Mache) along with other greens like basil. I even tucked in radishes among the greens since they mature in about a month and can be harvested before other crops need the space. I also had tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers growing in pots with success. There are seeds bred specifically for small patio growing. The patio tomatoes like Tom Thumb, Totem and Tumbling Tiger are successful in pots. You can grow food, too, using the above instructions on how to fill those containers for best results.
Here are a couple of my Totem tomatoes I checked for size. They are very tasty. And the plants are full of them.
Above: Totems just starting to fruit.
These are Totems still green but abundant.
These (above) are my potted green peppers. They are not bred for patios, just regular pepper seeds. Peppers do not need a lot of space to grow a normal plant. Its still early in the season above so I have them covered with half-gallon milk jugs to keep them safe thru a cool night. Tip: Save the milk bottle caps so you can cover the jugs completely before nightfall to keep in the heat and keep them warmer thru a frosty night. Remove the caps during the day so they do not overheat in the sunlight.
Yes friends, try using pots and grow your own fresh veggies and herbs. There's nothing like seeing your own plants ready to harvest and then the delicious eating that follows.
Keep Safe.
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