Having a terrace is an incredible advantage: even without a garden, you can grow your vegetables in pots and enjoy fresh and genuine products. Here are 5 vegetables that grow very well also on a simple balcony.
Cultivate Vase vegetables It is much simpler than you think. It is not necessary to have green thumb or spend hours studying complicated guides: just a pinch of curiosity, a few vases and the desire to see something growing by itself. There are those who would say that the vegetable garden is only for those who have a piece of land … but just look around to understand that every terrace, even small, can turn into a lush corner. After all, what bad is there in getting your hands on the earth every now and then? You don’t need who knows what: a corner in the sun, two seeds put there with attention and a little patience. And as if by magic, the first shoots sprout. At that point something starts: it’s not just horticulture, it is almost therapy.
In the city, where cement takes over, creating a green corner on the terrace is a gesture that is good. It is good for the eyes, the spirit and, why not, even on the dish.
Tomatoes: among the 5 vegetables that grow very well also in pots
Let’s talk clearly: i tomatoes They cannot be missing. If you think of a vegetable garden on the terrace, they are among the first ones who jump in mind. And they have all the credentials to stay in pots, provided that compact varieties are chosen, such as cherries or datterini. To see them, they seem demanding. But a vase of 30-40 cm, a little sun and a well-made guardian are more than enough. Just add a rich and well -drained soil, and they do everything yourself. Really. Already from March you can start, even if only with a few seeds.
And when they start to mature … what perfume! The leaves, the bright color of the fruits, that simple gesture of collecting them as soon as they are caught: they change the air of the terrace. They make it alive, authentic.
Lettuce and cutting salads: freshness every day
A timeless classic: the lettuce. Quick, generous, perfect for those who want to collect often. The cutting varieties, like lettushin, valerian or rocket, are a godsend for those who have little space but do not want to give up fresh.
Some advantages?
- Don’t need deep or huge vases;
- They grow well even if there is no sun all day;
- They can be sowed in rotation every 3-4 weeks;
- They also resist fresher temperatures.
Just a sprinkling of seeds, a wide vase and some splash of water every now and then. Then, the beauty comes when, when preparing dinner, just look out and … voila, the salad is ready.
Peperoncini: one of the perfect vegetables to grow in pots on the terrace
Small, lively and incredibly decorative: i chill I am a perfect addition for those who love a touch of character. There are many varieties, even dwarfs, suitable for the pots.
They do not ask too much: they only want a lot of sun, a little water regularly and a vase that takes you well. They resist heat, they do not complain and from June they begin to give small flaming fruits.
Each plant has its spicyness: cultivating them is like having a small collection of explosive flavors. And yes, they also make a scene.
Zucchini: surprising also in pots
The zuchinis in vase? Yes, even if it may seem bizarre. The bush, more contained than the climbers, adapt well to large containers.
It only serves space to open the leaves wide and a lot of light. In return, splendid flowers are obtained and fruits to be collected regularly.
It’s almost a game: something changes every day. A bud that opens, a courgette that appears. And it is difficult to resist the temptation to control every morning.
Carrots: small, but also satisfactory on the terrace
Last, but not least, the carrots. Yes, they too can grow in pots, as long as they choose the right varieties: the short, round or mini ones, like Pariser.
We need a deep vase, at least 30 cm, and a light soil, without stones. They put a little to be seen, but when the leaves finally emerge … the satisfaction is great.
Tying them from the earth is almost a ritual. You always remain a little surprised, as if you really expected that something was there.
Cultivating vegetables on the terrace is not only a practical choice, but a different way of life. A simple, almost silent gesture that brings something authentic in the middle of chaos.
It is really worth trying. Even just with a vase and a few seeds.
Because you don’t need a vegetable garden to see something good born.
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