A Balcony garden Is it only for houses with garden? Not anymore: whatever the size of your balcony or terrace, it is possible to plant delicious fruits, vegetables and ecological aromatic plants, adapted to the environment you enjoy. First, you have to check the capacity of your balcony (usually 350 kg), equip yourself with a few tools (as we explain below), and you Balcony garden It will be underway in the blink of an eye. In addition to the gardening requirements that you will discover here, do not hesitate to play with the aesthetics of your garden by varying the species, pots and colors: this space is also a greengrocer and peace haven. You just have to follow some simple tips.
1. A well thought out
The exposure of your terrace will determine the varieties of plants you grow in it. Ideally, you Balcony garden Be exposed to the sun for at least 4 to 6 hours in summer, so you can cultivate the vegetables of your choice: the best exhibitions are South, Southwest and Southeast, with a moderate wind (or adequate protection). If the exposure is bad, choose varieties that need less sun and heat. In this case, avoid southern varieties such as tomatoes, zucchini, eggplants, peppers and Chile, as well as citrus. Instead, opt for leafy vegetables such as spinach, leeks, lettuce or tubers such as carrots, radishes or betabeles.
When you heat in summer, it is better to put the pots inside, especially if they are plastic, since they can burn the roots. In winter, it is better to take the pots inside if there are frosts, since the terracotta containers become brittle.
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2. Custom containers
Although there are many different pots to choose from, it is always better to opt for the largest, in which your plants will flourish more and grow faster. You must also space the pots for plants to breathe. Choose the mud to plastic, which has worse drainage.