{"id":1976,"date":"2016-08-01T10:26:34","date_gmt":"2016-07-31T23:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/\/?p=1976"},"modified":"2024-01-03T18:37:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T07:37:20","slug":"grow-vegetables-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/grow-vegetables-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to grow vegetables in your apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apartment living has it\u2019s perks; no lawn to mow, no garden beds to weed. It is nice to have the satisfaction of growing your own vegetables though. Whether you\u2019ve just got an indoor area, a small balcony, or if you\u2019re lucky enough to have a rooftop, you\u2019ll find there are a number of vegetable gardening ideas that will suit your apartment.<\/p>\n

\"potato
\nSource:\u00a0Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s how to grow vegetables in your apartment<\/h3>\n

1. Container planting<\/b><\/h3>\n

Container planting is a great option for growing vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, bush tomatoes, climbing beans, root vegetables, lettuce and salad leaves. Containers come in all different shapes, sizes and materials. Do some homework on the required growing conditions of whatever it is you\u2019d like to plant to and check the size required. The best thing about container planting is if you do move out, you can take your crop with you.<\/p>\n

Wooden planters<\/strong> \u2013 construct your own using old pallets (often free from industrial sites if you ask politely) or find some gorgeous planter ideas online<\/p>\n

\"vegetables
\nSource: Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n

Need some help putting your wooden planter together? Get some help from an Airtasker handyman<\/a> in your neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

Plastics planters<\/strong> \u2013 plastic pots are cheap and readily available from gardening and hardware stores, or you can recycle old plastic\u00a0bottles to make your own apartment planters<\/p>\n

\"vegetables
\nSource: Just Imagine<\/a><\/p>\n

Terracotta and ceramic pots <\/strong>\u2013 they look great, especially for things like citrus and olives – but beware they can get a bit heavy<\/p>\n

\"cauliflower
\nSource: Balcony Garden Web<\/a><\/p>\n

Smart pots<\/strong> \u2013 made from porous, lightweight material, they encourage drainage and root growth, and can be washed and folded up when not needed<\/p>\n

Tip: A small hessian bag will work just as well for planting potatoes.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"smart
\nSource: Nutriculture<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Herbs and micro-herbs in tins<\/b><\/h3>\n

Use old tin cans and biscuits tins to house herbs and micro herbs. Although they\u2019re not technically vegetables, they are perfect for growing indoors and outdoors in apartments.<\/p>\n

\"vegetables
\nSource: Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n

4. \u2018No dig\u2019 w<\/b>heelbarrow<\/b> veggie patch<\/b><\/h3>\n

A wheelbarrow is a fantastic way to create a mini, movable vegetable patch that you can chase the sun with. The \u2018no dig\u2019 or \u2018lasagna\u2019 (layered) method of preparing a garden bed will work great for this style of gardening as it provides maximum nutrients with little effort to maintain. Follow the steps below to get started:<\/p>\n

Step 1<\/strong>
\nScout out a pre-loved wheelbarrow at a second hand store or pick up a cheap one from a gardening and hardware retailer. Make sure you bring your wheelbarrow to your balcony or rooftop before filling, otherwise it will be too heavy to move.<\/p>\n

Step 2<\/strong>
\nCreate some drainage by either drilling holes in the base (you\u2019ll need to keep a container underneath the wheelbarrow to catch any excess water that leaks through), or by filling the bottom few inches with light stones.<\/p>\n

\"wheelbarrow
\nSource: Lushome<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 3<\/strong>
\nPrepare the \u2018no dig\u2019 garden bed:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Start with a layer of newspaper \u2013 wet it<\/li>\n
  2. Add a layer of mulch \u2013 lucerne hay or sugar cane mulch works well<\/li>\n
  3. Add a layer of manure \u2013 chicken, cow or horse manure work well for vegetable growing<\/li>\n
  4. Add a layer of straw<\/li>\n
  5. Add another layer of manure (clearly this type of gardening is best kept to outdoor areas)<\/li>\n
  6. Add a layer of good compost<\/li>\n
  7. Depending on how deep your wheelbarrow is, repeat<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Check out the <\/i>ABC\u2019s<\/i><\/a> step by step guide to No Dig gardening.<\/i> If you\u2019d rather leave the garden bed construction (read: manure layering) to someone else, get an<\/i>\u00a0Airtasker gardening professional<\/a> to help you out.<\/i><\/p>\n

    Step 4<\/strong>
    \nPlant your vegetables. It\u2019s up to you to decide if you want to start with seeds or seedlings (for beginner gardeners, seedlings are a great head start). You can even use vegetable scraps from your crisper; they\u2019ll do remarkably well! Try celery, shallots, carrots, lettuce and chili.<\/p>\n

    5. Root vege<\/b>tables<\/b> in glass<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Make a masterpiece out of your indoor vegetable garden by planting brightly coloured root vegetables or herbs in a glass jar or container. Start collecting mason\u00a0jars, vases or vintage jugs and try planting a spring mix of carrots, spring onions and raddish. Most root systems prefer to be kept in the dark while the leaves enjoy a little light, so tinted glass containers are ideal for planting vegetables and herbs that require a decent amount of sunlight.<\/p>\n

    \"herbs
    \nSource:     Wonderful DIY<\/a><\/p>\n

    Strawberries<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

    Not technically a vegetable, but so great to grow in an apartment that we couldn\u2019t leave them out! \u00a0Strawberries do well\u00a0in containers or hanging baskets. There are even varieties that require no sun and can be completely grown indoors, such as the Alpine variety.<\/p>\n

    Mushrooms<\/b><\/p>\n

    Don’t have much sunlight available? No worries! Mushrooms love cool, dark places. Get a complete starter kit online for as little as $20 (Enfield Produce Pet and Garden Supplies<\/a>).<\/p>\n

    \"mushroom
    \nSource:     Mushroom Kit<\/a><\/p>\n

    Have you got any more fantastic vegetable gardening ideas suitable for apartment living? Leave us a comment below.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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