Container Vegetable Gardening
If you thought you require a piece of land in order to enjoy fresh vegetables everyday, you are mistaken. You can use container vegetable gardening to grow a wide variety of vegetables, especially the dwarf vegetables. Also, think about growing vegetables that do not require too much space, like carrots, lettuce and radish. You should also be looking to grow vegetables that have a long growing season and tend to produce the vegetables throughout the growing season, like peppers and tomatoes. (See Reference 1) |
Container vegetable gardening can be very satisfying and fulfilling. The size of the container and the grower's imagination limit the kind of vegetables that can be grown. In a 24-inch container, a person can easily grow tomatoes, cucumber, parley and chives. These plants can grow well with one another and have the same requirement for sunlight and water. The plants will continue producing from summer till fall and you can have these vegetables and herbs until then.
In vegetable container gardening, anything can be used as a container. Plastic bags, food cans, buckets, flower pots and wire baskets can be used creatively as containers to grow the vegetables. However, ensure that the container allows proper drainage of water. So, you may have to cut open a hole at the base of the container to facilitate drainage of excess water. (See Reference 1) Also, avoid using containers that are dark in color as they will absorb the heat and this could cause damage to the roots of the vegetables plants. The size of the container should be based on the kind of vegetables you want to grow. Large containers of 5 gallons are required for tomatoes and eggplants. (See Reference 1)
The soil mix in the container should be carefully made. It should contain peat or vermiculite to ensure proper aeration and moisture content in the soil. In addition, to the peat, the soil should also contain compost to ensure that the organic matter content in the soil is present. The fertilizer should be organic slow releasing kind to ensure that the vegetables get adequate nutrients throughout the growing season. (See Reference 1)
Vegetables growing in containers need more watering compared to those growing in the ground. Hence, ensure that you keep a close watch on the plants. If the soil looks dry, water the plants immediately. Basically, you may need to water the plants everyday. (See Reference 1)
The vegetables that you can grow in containers include cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, green onions, lettuce, peppers, radish, and tomatoes. (See Reference 1) These tend to flourish in containers and make it worthwhile for gardeners who are into vegetable container gardening.
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Cubanelle peppers are sweet pepper and are related to bell peppers and banana peppers. These are elongated peppers that are initially yellow or light green in color and then as they mature, they turn orange or red. Compared to other varieties of peppers, Cubanelle peppers tend to grow slowly. (See Reference 1) The peppers tend to attain maturity in around 70 days to 80 days as long as they get full sunlight and lots of water. (See Reference 2) Hence, it is advisable to plant these peppers the most it thaws during spring. 
