Nowadays, many people are choosing to grow container garden plants and it is in no way surprising. Here, you have the flexibility to cultivate even those vegetables and fruits, for which the soil type of your geographical location is not conducive. Additionally, most of the contemporary residential units are hindered with limited space; growing trees for container pots is the only choice available for gardening enthusiasts.
At this point, it won’t be inappropriate to briefly elaborate on some of the related aspects.
- To begin with, we have to understand that the size of the container would determine the extent to which the plant shall grow. So, you first need to possess accurate details about the given plant/seeds and only based on that that the container has to be selected. When you want to take seeds for sowing in containers, you need to be fully aware of their maximum growth. Carefully read the directions of usage mentioned on the seed packet.
- In the same way, when it is the question of bulbs, you should always remember a crucial point. The diameter of the container must be two times more than that of the bulb.
- If a plant is too big for the container plant, it will not be able to absorb the required amount of nutrients from the soil. In this situation, the soil would not be in a position to provide adequate water to the plant, as well. The growth will then become seriously impeded and also the plant could get bent giving it an odd look.
- Likewise, blindly getting big-sized container pots for garden plants is not desirable, too. Here, few plants receive more quantity of water than what they require, and this again negatively impacts the growth. The plant is going to appear disproportionate when compared with the size of the container.
- What is the right container size? There is no uniform answer to this question, as it is completely dependent on the precise seeds, plants, or bulbs that you prefer. But, there is one thing that applies to all container garden plants. There has to be a gap of around one inch between the container’s opening and the top layer of the soil. This makes sure that both the plant growth is good and also there is enough place for water.
- Please do not opine that having the right container is sufficient, for it is equally important that the container has proper drainage. Or else, the growth of the plant is going to be adversely impacted.
- Sometimes, you notice that the roots of a few of your garden plants in containers are protruding out of the pots. Now, don’t even think in lines of trimming the roots, as that shall be detrimental to plant growth. Instead, get a few containers of bigger size and shift these plants into them, along with the soil.
In the market, you find containers made of different materials such as terracotta, ceramic, coir, and fiberglass. But, it has to be highlighted that all these varieties are not suitable for all plants. You can rest assured of the nice growth of plants only when the material from which the container is made is correct for the given requirements. Plant/seed type, type of soil, and weather are some of the crucial parameters, in this context.