![]() ![]() However, you can also plant herbs and veggies in-ground to complement any existing garden save that the soil is suitable, and the sun is shining. And that is great if you have the space and the sun. Traditionally, vegetable gardens are planted row by row in perfect 4-sided grides. If you are using topsoil, make sure to amend with organic matter and peat moss, or for a peat free option, use Coir. Again, we recommend using Tonka Terra in a raised bed situation. Untreated pine or cedar are great options for raised garden beds. If you are building your own, make sure to provide at least 12” of soil depth for all veggie plants and make certain that you are using untreated wood as treated wood can leach toxins into the soil. Gardner’s Supply has a nice assortment to choose from. You choose the size, the site, and the soil. The advantage of raised beds is that you have all the control. 1 bag of Tonka Terra will fill about 2, 12” pots. Suitable for organic gardening and locally produced and packed, Tonka Terra is sold in a 1 cu. We recommend our house blend, Tonka Terra for growing veggies and herbs in containers. Lettuce, spinach and other leafy greens do wonderfully in containers and can be re-seeded to extend yield long into the fall. ![]() Grow basil on its own because it can get huge, and as the most delicious herb, you definitely want to maximize production. Mix and match herbs in containers, about 4, 4” herbs will fit in a 12” pot. Patio eggplants will do just fine in a 12” pot and may need support depending on how large the plants grow and how heavy the fruit is as it develops. Grow patio cucumbers in a 14”pots and provide a trellis or bamboo support for them to climb on. Best varieties for containers include: Bush Allstar, Celebrity, and Patio Choice Red. Indeterminate tomatoes are better suited for raised beds or in ground gardens because they continue to grow, and become very large throughout the season, setting fruit long into August and September. Determinate tomatoes are best suited for containers because they grow to a determined, mature size and their fruit ripens over a fixed period of time – usually 2-3 weeks. Grow determinate tomatoes in a 12” – 14” pot and know you are going to be watering like crazy! Definition time. Our most popular pepper varieties for containers include Jalapeno, Lunch Box Mix, Lunch Box Red, Candy Cane and the hot ones such as Ghost, Carolina Reaper, and Habanero. ![]() Grow peppers in at least a 12” container. Peppers, especially hot peppers such as the ghost pepper of habaneros need a long, hot growing season. Growing peppers in containers is quite beneficial because the soil in containers heats up more quickly than soil in the ground. Most peppers, patio varieties or not, can be grown in containers. These varieties, while quite productive, are more compact with smaller fruits. Over the last several years, the horticulture industry has dedicated efforts towards breeding vegetable crops to grow in containers and small spaces. Even product approved for organic gardening can be harmful to beneficial insects and pollinators. Less disease and pest pressure means fewer chemical interventions needed. This is especially important for plants in the Solanaceae (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant) and the Curcubitaceae (cucumbers, zucchini, and squash) families. Rotating crops helps break disease cycles, keeps soil viable, and promotes diversity in the garden. ![]() Try not to plant vegetables from the same plant family in the same location year after year. Get creative and plant herbs and lettuce in hanging baskets and window boxes, too. So many possibilities! Containers, raised beds, and in the ground are all possibilities. With 5-6 hours of sun try radish, carrots, parsnip, swiss chard, and most herbs. If you only have 3-4 hours, it is possible to grow lettuce, kale, spinach, and some herbs. Most fruits and veggies require full sun. We have compiled the most comprehensive resource to ensure your vegetable gardening success this season! Read on. ![]()
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