Property News · June 11, 2016

How to grow vegetables on a balcony | Alys Fowler


Alys Fowler on the best tomatoes, chillies and other veg to sow in pots on highIn every city, everywhere, those square boxes of flats stack up into modern living and, if you are very lucky, you get a little balcony to sit out on. But if all your outdoor space adds up to not much more than 1m x 3m, with average light conditions, what can you grow to eat?The first thing to consider when growing on a balcony is this: it’s going to be windy. In fact, all the extremes are going to be felt more readily up there. Plants will dry out quickly in windy conditions, and this can dramatically affect their productivity. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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