Today we are going to talk to you about a phenomenon that is becoming more and more all the rage in our dear metropolises, of course I want to talk about gardens and vegetable patches on balconies. It's no secret, more and more French people are rediscovering the joys of gardening, and when you live in a big city... you don't necessarily have the means to stay in a house with a small green space. . This is why some smart guys have had the idea of transforming their balconies and terraces into veritable vegetable gardens or magnificent havens of peace where only calm and tranquility reign supreme.
Obviously, each balcony or small terrace has totally different dimensions and exposure to the sun. Define a style, then choose suitable plants and do not hesitate to ask for help in your garden centre. Some shops increasingly specialize in apartment plantings. These new kind of garden centers are opening their doors in major French cities and are enjoying growing success! You will find everything you need there as well as advice from specialists who will know all the little tips and tricks that gardeners use to arrange their customers' balconies.
We already advise you to choose as much as possible a southern exposure and to offer space to your plants. Please note, that some plants or vegetables cannot live together! In a small space such as a balcony, we are often trying to gain as much space as possible by squeezing the plants. So before planting, find out about the practices of gardeners.
For pots, the choice is yours, if you opt for the terracotta option:be careful, these freeze in winter, however for plastic pots:they heat up very quickly in summer and can literally cook the roots of your plantations in case of excessive heat.
For a vegetable garden on your balcony, opt for a bed of clay balls, special vegetable soil (rich in nutrients), and add a saucer to the bottom of the pots that will be used to collect water.
To have the chance to one day be able to pick your own vegetables, you will have to choose which ones to plant. Aromatic plants are the easiest to grow and maintain. In addition, they reach maturity very quickly and adapt perfectly to pot culture. Small cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, gherkins, squash, peppers, radishes, lettuce are also vegetable plants that you can easily plant on your balcony. However, if you want to make mashed potatoes or carrots, know that it is possible to grow this type of vegetable on your terrace or balcony, but note that you will have to be more patient for the harvest. but also invest in bins and other much larger containers...
If you live in a big, drab, gray city, why not have your own little green space? It will bring you cheerfulness and happiness; you will quickly notice that maintaining a garden or vegetable garden on a balcony remains a simple, pleasant and inexpensive way to satisfy your passion for gardening. City buddies it's time to go green!
