Pots & Window Boxes

WHAT DO YOU NEED

To grow fruit and vegetables in a pot, you’ll need a few basic things:

Pot. Choose pots that are appropriate for the size of the plant you want to grow (larger plants require bigger pots). Make sure the pots have drainage holes to allow the water to drain out. You can pick these up cheaply at any home store.
Stones/ broken pots. This helps drainage at the bottom of the pot to maintain the health of your plant. You can use rocks, large stones or gravel – whatever is lying around!
Soil. Try to use decent-quality peat-free soil that will provide nutrients to your plants.
Seeds. Choose what you want to grow and order seeds – they’re super cheap online, and we love these guys: Chiltern Seeds
Watering Can. If not, a jug that pours easily to water them regularly.
Plant Feed. Pot-grown plants will need more nutrients than bedding plants, so try and get some extra food to your plants now and again if possible.
Stake. Some plants may need a bit of extra support as they grow. You can use any sort of stick or cane for this.
Sunlight! Make sure your pots get plenty of light, but not too much direct heat or they’ll dry out.
Tools are optional – with pots you can use your hands for planting, or regular kitchen implements if you’re lifting/ digging.

WHAT CAN YOU GROW

Good news – you can grow lots of different fruit and vegetables in pots. A few ideas to get you started:

Just bear in mind that the size of the pot will determine how much you can grow. The larger the pot, the more plants you can manage.

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