I. Balcony Planning
Second, choose dishes
Third, 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. What we usually eat at home: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, vegetables, leeks, etc., are all very suitable for planting. If the balcony faces north, because there is not enough sunshine, you should 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 growing some seasoning dishes, such as onions, leeks, shallots, parsley and so on.
Balcony load-bearing also needs to be considered. If it is a built-in balcony, it can bear a lot of load, so it can be ignored. However, if it is an overhanging balcony and there is no load-bearing wall next to it, then it is necessary to calculate the load-bearing. The first thing to grow vegetables on the balcony is safety. The balcony area is generally small, so it is necessary to plan the size of your own balcony in advance and choose a suitable basin, so as to maximize the usable area. Even a one-square-meter balcony can grow vegetables.
Second, choose dishes
Generally, vegetables with strong adaptability, strong pest resistance, easy planting and management, short growth cycle and multiple harvesting should be selected, such as pepper, tomato, eggplant, loofah, ginger, onion, garlic, leek, lettuce, Chinese cabbage, oil wheat, coriander, sprouts, leaf mustard and lettuce. It can be eaten 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.
Onions, garlic and onions, which are often used at home, can be planted almost all year round. Tomatoes and the like need a little vegetable shed to increase the weight of the fruit they bear.
Vegetables with long seedling age, such as eggplant, pepper, cucumber, towel gourd, bitter gourd and other vegetables, are recommended to buy seedlings; For vegetables with large seed amount, short seedling age and both seedling and vegetable use, such as coriander, Chinese cabbage, leguminous vegetables, radish, etc., it is recommended to buy seeds for direct seeding.
Third, choose container, soil and substrate
When growing vegetables on the balcony, you should pay attention to preparing suitable containers for vegetables. You can directly buy special boxes for cultivating vegetables in the market, or you can make simple plastic boxes yourself. Plastic pots, barrels, foam boxes, plastic bottles, etc. can be used for waste utilization, and it is recommended to use waste, which can save costs well. But no matter what container you choose, you must ensure 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 abandoned soil dug casually downstairs in the community, which is not nutritious enough. Generally, the soil for growing vegetables should be selected with good air permeability, good drainage, certain water retention and weak acidity. Because it is difficult for novices to mix their own soil, it is recommended 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 easy to be anoxic and easy to rot.
3. Have a certain water retention: If the soil is too drained, it is easy to cause the soil to dry, so you should choose soil with appropriate water retention.
4. Weak acidity: General vegetables prefer weak acid environment.
Some of the high-quality soil sold in the market has been equipped with humus soil, fertilizer, etc., which can be used directly. There is "suitable for crops" on the package. Please confirm it carefully and see if it has been adjusted to a weak acid environment.
Fourth, sowing and planting
Sow vegetable seeds directly in the flowerpot soil, not too densely, which will affect the illumination and nutrient problems of vegetables. Then sprinkle a thin layer of soil on the seeds, bearing in mind 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). For example, tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, pumpkins, etc. Generally, the seeds of melon and eggplant vegetables emerge slowly, and it is easier to plant seedlings by accelerating germination in advance.
Small coup to accelerate germination:
First, the seeds must be placed 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 stored. So that it can be used next time;
Second, soak the seeds in warm water for about 2-3 hours, and then put them in a flowerpot, which will 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 a few soaked toilet papers are covered on the seeds, and the seeds can be taken out after germination.
After that, it is necessary to 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, so that vegetable seeds can germinate and grow faster.
Five, the correct watering
1. When the sun shines strongly at noon, watering is tantamount to killing vegetables. After roasting in the morning, a large amount of soil moisture evaporates, and the internal temperature is very high, which will hurt the roots. The best watering time is in the morning, and the vegetables are really thirsty at this time.
2. It doesn't matter if it rains in Mao Mao. It is true love to water it thoroughly. I always tremble when I don't know how to treat vegetables. I'm afraid I'll drown them with a little water. You don't have to. When watering, be sure to water it thoroughly: your plants are not full until water emerges from the drainage hole below.
3. In different seasons, the demand of plants for water is different. In summer, the temperature is high and evaporation is severe, 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 for placing and planting green plants. The balcony plants can be a simple and beautiful way to turn the boring square outdoor space 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!