Contrary to what most people believe, having a garden doesn’t necessarily require a huge space. You can actually grow plants virtually anywhere, including an apartment. Instead of merely focusing on flowers, you could try planting fruits, herbs, or vegetables.
Although starting an apartment garden can initially be intimidating, it doesn’t have to be. You just need to start small and consider important factors such as water access and sunlight. If you’re considering a vegetable garden in your rental, here’s a list of the best.
Herbs
Herbs don’t consume considerable space, and several are fragrant, making them excellent options for an apartment garden. Mint, basil, parsley, and ginger are excellent choices if you enjoy cooking with herbs but can’t afford the steep costs in your local grocery store. You’ll discover that most are easy to grow. You just need to locate a sunny spot and water regularly.
Spinach
This plant grows fast and doesn’t get very huge, making it ideal for apartment dwellers. The spinach will be ready for harvesting approximately 4-6 weeks after planting seeds. Keep in mind that it thrives in cooler weather, so it’s an excellent option for early fall or spring.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are undoubtedly the most productive vegetables for pot planting. They require ample sun (5-6 hours minimum) and the pot size you use is dependent on the kind of tomatoes you’re growing. In the event that you decide to use containers, consider dwarf varieties. You could even consider cherry tomatoes for greater yield.
Lemons
Tiny lemon trees don’t just look great as houseplants. They smell delicious and produce succulent fruits that you could include in salads or tea. Bear in mind that citrus fruits could be somewhat challenging to take care of.
However, if you give them sufficient light (at least 8-12 hours daily) and place them in a moist environment, you’re likely to succeed.
Bell Peppers
Bell peppers flourish in a consistent environment. Therefore, an indoor environment suits them. However, they require some more space because they need nearly two gallons of soil. Therefore, if you live in a studio apartment, it might not be possible to grow them. Instead, a two-bedroom or bigger unit would be suitable.
Green Onions
It’s possible to grow green onions from those you purchase at the store provided they have attached roots. Use the entire onion except for the bottom inch and plant its bottom in a pot. Alternatively, you could place the onion into a glass with some water. You’ll see a new onion sprouting from the old root in one or two days.
Strawberries
Strawberries, like tomatoes, are better when fresh than when you buy them from the store. At times, they’re vulnerable to fungal issues and planting them in pots helps prevent this. If you wish to keep strawberry plants for a couple of years, you’ll need to pinch off the plants’ flowers during the initial year to obtain a good crop the subsequent year.
Nevertheless, if you’re okay with re-purchasing strawberry plants annually, you could allow them to fruit and flower during the first year.
Final Thoughts
It’s easy to assume that having a vegetable garden in an apartment is impossible. However, this isn’t the case. In fact, there’s a wide range of vegetables you could plant in your rental. If you don’t know which ones to plant, this list is a great start.
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