6 Balcony Veggies You Can Grow Easily In Pots Perfect For Urban Gardening
Limited space? No problem! These 6 balcony-friendly veggies cherry tomatoes, green chillies, spinach, mint, radishes, and lettuce are easy to grow in pots or containers. They need minimal care, sunshine, and watering, making them perfect for urban gardening. Grow your own fresh, organic produce right from your balcony and enjoy the joy of homegrown greens.
Cherry Tomatoes
These compact plants will flourish in a pot. They require sunlight and staking, but will produce many small fruits all season, perfectly suited for a small space on a balcony.
Green Chillies/Peppers
These heat-loving plants are easily grown in small containers and will provide spicy fruits throughout the growing season with full sun.
Spinach
Fast-growing and can grow well in containers and shallow pots. Tolerates partial shade. It needs regular watering to keep these tender nutritious leaves.
Mint
This easy-going herb will require little care and containment as it will spread uncontrollably! It prefers moist soil and morning sun as it likes to keep its roots cool; mint is happiest in its own pot so you can control its spread.
Radishes
These crunchy veggies are great to grow for a quick harvest! Radishes will take between 3–4 weeks to mature and you can easily grow radishes in a shallow container using moderate sun and water.
Lettuce
This container-friendly leafy green will enjoy getting 4–6 hours of sun, frequent watering and the means for you to continuously harvest as you can snip the outer leaves anytime.
Disclaimer
Results may vary based on local climate and growing conditions. Always research plant care specific to your region for the best outcome.
