I. Balcony Planning
Second, choose vegetables.
Thirdly, choose container, soil and substrate.
Fourth, sowing and planting.
Five, the correct watering
I. Balcony Planning
Balcony planting is by no means arbitrary. First of all, you should know the orientation of your balcony. If the balcony faces south, you can choose the most dishes. Because of the abundant sunshine, it is also suitable for plant growth. We usually eat at home: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, vegetables, leeks and so on. , are very suitable for planting. If the balcony faces north, because there is not enough sunshine, choose those plants that are tolerant to shade. You can choose: loofah, bean sprouts, water spinach, lettuce and so on. The balcony facing east and north is almost the same, with only half the sunshine, which is very suitable for planting some seasoning dishes, such as onions, leeks, shallots, parsley and so on.
Balcony bearing also needs to be considered. If it is an embedded balcony, it can bear a great load and can be ignored. But if it is a cantilevered balcony, there is no load-bearing wall next to it, then it is necessary to calculate the load. Growing vegetables on the balcony is first and foremost safe. Balcony area is generally relatively small, so it is necessary to plan the size of your balcony in advance and choose a suitable basin, so as to maximize the utilization area. Even a square meter balcony can grow vegetables.
Second, choose vegetables.
Generally, vegetables with strong adaptability, strong pest resistance, easy planting management, short growth cycle and repeated harvesting should be selected, such as pepper, tomato, eggplant, loofah, ginger, onion, garlic, leek, lettuce, Chinese cabbage, oil wheat, coriander, sprouts, mustard greens and lettuce. You can eat it in about 5 or 6 weeks. These vegetables are not only easy to take care of, but also very adaptable, making them a very good choice.
Onion, garlic and onion, which are often used at home, can be planted almost all year round. Things like tomatoes need a small vegetable shed to increase the weight of their fruits.
Vegetables with long seedling age, such as eggplant, pepper, cucumber, towel gourd and bitter gourd, are recommended to buy seedlings; For vegetables with large seeds, short seedling age and dual-purpose of seedling and vegetable, such as coriander, Chinese cabbage, leguminous vegetables, radish and so on. It is recommended to buy seeds for live broadcast.
Thirdly, choose container, soil and substrate.
When growing vegetables on the balcony, you should pay attention to preparing suitable containers for vegetables. You can buy a special box for growing vegetables directly in the market, or you can make a simple plastic box yourself. Plastic cans, barrels, foam boxes, plastic bottles, etc. Waste can be used, and it is recommended to use waste, which can save costs well. But no matter what container you choose, you must make sure that there are drainage holes at the bottom, so that it can have good drainage. Black containers are not recommended.
Generally speaking, it is not recommended to choose garden soil or waste soil dug casually downstairs in the community, which is not nutritious enough. Generally, the soil for planting vegetables should be selected with good air permeability, good drainage, certain water retention and weak acidity. Because it is difficult for novices to mix soil by themselves, it is suggested that you buy ready-made organic nutrient soil directly.
Characteristics of good soil:
1. Good ventilation: it can effectively transport air and water for vegetable roots.
2. Good drainage: If the soil is difficult to dry, the roots are prone to lack of oxygen and decay.
3. Have a certain water retention: If the soil is too drained, it will easily cause the soil to dry, so choose the soil with suitable water retention.
4. Weak acidity: Generally, vegetables prefer weak acidic environment.
Some high-quality soil sold in the market has been equipped with humus, fertilizer and so on. , can be used directly. The package says "Suitable for crops". Please confirm it carefully to see if it is adjusted to a weak acid environment.
Fourth, sowing and planting.
Vegetable seeds should be sown directly in the pot soil, not too densely, which will affect the illumination and nutrition of vegetables. Then sprinkle a thin layer of soil on the seeds, remember that the seeds will not germinate if they are too deep.
Of course, depending on the different dishes, you can also choose whether to accelerate the germination of seeds (if the germination of seeds is slow, it is better to accelerate the germination before planting, which is easier to plant). Such as tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, pumpkins and so on. Generally, seeds of melons and solanaceous vegetables germinate slowly, and it is easier to germinate in advance.
Small coup to accelerate germination:
First, the seeds must be kept in the shade after they are bought. This is very important. Poor storage will affect the germination rate. Open the package before planting, and the seeds that cannot be planted should be sealed and preserved. So as to be used next time;
2. Soak the seeds in warm water for about 2-3 hours, and then put them into a flowerpot, which can grow quickly and save trouble without transplanting again;
Third, similar to the method of sprouting bean sprouts, the toilet paper is soaked, the seeds are evenly placed on the toilet paper, and several soaked toilet papers are covered on the seeds, and the seeds can be taken out after sprouting.
After that, water, soak the soil to make it contain a certain amount of water, and cover the flowerpot with a plastic film with heat preservation and moisture preservation to make the vegetable seeds germinate and grow faster.
Five, the correct watering
1. The sun is strong at noon, so watering is tantamount to killing vegetables. After baking in the morning, the soil moisture evaporates a lot, and the internal temperature is very high, which will hurt the roots. The best watering time is in the morning, when vegetables are really thirsty.
It doesn't matter if it rains in Mao Mao. True love is when it's thoroughly watered. I always tremble when I don't know how to treat vegetables. I'm afraid I will drown them with a little water. You don't need it. When watering, be sure to water it thoroughly: your plant is not full until the water emerges from the drain below.
3. In different seasons, the demand of plants for water is different. In summer, the temperature is high and evaporation is serious, so it is recommended to water it once in the morning and once in the evening. In other seasons, if there is no big sun during the day, watering once in the morning is enough. Note: When watering at night, don't spray it on the leaves, which can effectively prevent pests.
The balcony at home is a good place to place and plant green plants. Balcony plants can be a simple and beautiful way to turn the boring outdoor space of the square into a green extension of the family. Today, I will share with you these simple and easy-to-use points about balcony planting, hoping to help you!