Actually, according to gardening experts, it is very easy to grow vegetables like okra, brinjal, chilli and gourd in pots, you just need to know the right size container and soil. For this, the gardening expert has also told the seeds of 8 vegetables and the right way to plant them, you can get rich yield in summer by planting these seeds in February.
okra plant
Okra is the most favorite vegetable of summer. According to gardening experts, you can grow it by sowing seeds directly in the soil of the pot or you can also prepare its seedlings in small cups and plant them. Take a container at least 12 inches deep and 12 inches wide for ladyfinger. It is better to plant 1-2 plants in one pot so that they get enough space to spread.
Eggplant
Brinjal plant grows very well in a pot. To plant it, first of all its saplings have to be prepared. When the plants become 4-5 inches tall, shift them to a bigger pot. A container with a depth of 12 to 15 inches is considered best for brinjal. Brinjal plants need good sunlight.
chilli plant
Homemade spicy and fresh chillies have a different taste. Like brinjal, chilli is also first prepared in the nursery. For this also a pot of 12 to 15 inches depth will be required. Keep in mind that the chilli plant should have good drainage, because excess water can rot its roots.
long beans
You can plant long beans or barbati directly in pots or by preparing seedlings. It is a vining vegetable, hence it needs support. One plant can be planted in a pot with a depth of 12 inches, but if the pot is a little wider then two plants can also be planted.
Cucumber
Cucumber is very beneficial for health in summer, because it contains high amount of water. You can plant cucumber seeds directly into large pots or grow bags up to 15 inches deep. Since it is a vine plant, it must be supported by a rope or net to grow.
Bitter gourd
February is the best month to grow bitter gourd. Its seeds are sown directly in the soil. Bitter gourd’s roots need space to spread, so choose a pot with a depth of at least 18 inches. You can also climb its vine on the grill of the balcony.
Bottle gourd
Bottle gourd is a fast growing vine. It is best to grow it directly in a large container. For this you will need a big pot or grow bag of at least 18 inches. Bottle gourd plant needs plenty of sunlight and fertilized soil. Apart from this, by taking proper care of bottle gourd plant, the yield is good.
Ridge gourd
Luffa is also a vine vegetable like bottle gourd and bitter gourd. You can also grow it directly from seed. For this also a 15 to 18 inch pot would be good. By planting it by the end of February, you will start getting fresh ridge gourd from April-May.
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