Cultivating vegetables on the balcony is a practical and rewarding choice: even in September you can collect fresh, tasty and perfect vegetables for your daily cuisine.
There are those who think that the vegetable garden on the balcony is only a summer pastime, but it is an idea to dispel. With the right varieties, they are also collected in autumn, without great efforts. It is sufficient to know the most suitable vegetables, choose the right time and take care of some practical details, without letting yourself be discouraged by the first uncertainties. Among the simplest and most productive vegetables to be cultivated in September on the balcony there are some surprises that deserve attention. After all, it is often believed that large spaces or sophisticated equipment are needed, but it is not so at all. It is surprising to find out how much a vase can be enough, a little light and the desire to see something growing day after day.
For those who love to experiment, here is a practical advice: you don’t need to have green thumb or a terrace exposed to the south. Even a small semi -shaded balcony can give unexpected satisfactions. The results come faster than you think, and the beauty is precisely this: to attend every new leaf, every little growth, with the curiosity of those who observe something to be born out of nowhere.
Cutting lettuce: the ideal vegetable to grow on the balcony in September
When it comes to Autumn vegetables to be grown in potsthe lettuce is among the most intelligent choices. Not only is it easy to manage, but guarantees repeated harvests for several weeks. The “cutting” varieties are perfect: they grow quickly and can be collected several times. September is the ideal month for sowing. The still mild temperatures favor germination and initial growth. A low container, universal soil and a location with half a day of sunshine is enough. After a week you already begin to see the first green tufts.
Every time they cut the leaves, new ones appear. That’s why it is said that the lettuce is “tireless”. In addition, it is a light vegetable, perfect for those who want to stay fit and eat more naturally.
Ravanelli: small, crunchy and very rapid
Another option not to be underestimated are the radishoften forgotten but truly surprising. They are among the fastest vegetables ever: in 20-25 days they can already be collected. And not only that: their rapid growth makes them perfect for those who want immediate and rewarding results, even with little experience. You don’t need a deep vase, just be well drained.
To get good results:
- Choose a mix of soft and sandy land
- water regularly but without exaggerating
- Avoid the sun too direct in the hottest hours
- It distances the seeds well to avoid too small radishes
Sowing in late summer allows you to avoid heat stress and the most common attacks of insects. And then, let’s face it, the satisfaction of grumping them just collected is unique. Their pungent flavor makes them ideal even for fresh and colorful salads.
Colorful coast chard: beauty and taste on the balcony in September
Among the vegetables to be grown on the balcony also in Septembercolored beets are a small visual show. The varieties with yellow, red or orange coasts are not only beautiful to look at: they are also rich in nutrients.
They sow directly in the pot and, in general, germination takes place within ten days. A little deeper containers are needed and a light, but without scorching sun. The leaves can be collected to climb, as they grow.
In the kitchen they offer a thousand possibilities: they jump in the pan, boil or use as a base for savory pies. In addition, during autumn they resist well to the first fresh, guaranteeing collected even until November, if the climate is mild.
Those who love a lively and colorful balcony will find a perfect ally in the beets, even if only for the decorative effect.
Taking advantage of September to grow pots in pots is a smart idea and within everyone’s reach.
You don’t need to be experts or have professional equipment: curiosity, patience and some seeds are enough.
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