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The garden on the balcony
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1. What do you want me to start with?
Before choosing the plant species to grow, you need to determine the conditions in the place you want to grow the plants in the garden. Some plants will grow well on a shaded balcony and some on a sunny kitchen outlet. You can start with the seeds. You need to choose the right time to plant, take care of the right conditions and be patient. The easiest and fastest way is to get the seedlings. It's best to buy them in a garden store or at a market. They're usually of better quality than those in the markets.2. It's grass
The most popular and easiest to grow are potted herbs. There are a variety of seedlings available on the market, such as spinach, parsley, basil, thyme, rosemary, and lesser-known herbs like parsley or mustard. When choosing herbs to grow, it's worth considering which ones we actually use in the kitchen.3. Basel
likes sunny places, sheltered from the wind. It should be watered often enough so that the soil is always moist. The leaves should be removed from the tips of the spines, then the plant grows intensively. If the plant begins to bloom, the flowers should be cut off, because during flowering the aroma of the leaves becomes less intense. the leaves can be added to salads (e.g. Caprese), sandwiches, pizzas, perfectly fit for tomato sauce. You can also prepare aromatic pesto from them.4. It's a mint
It grows well in sunny or semi-sunny places. It is a plant that grows very quickly, so it should not be grown in the same pot with other plants (it may prevent their growth). We add it to water, drinks, desserts, and oriental dishes like tabbouleh.5. St. Petersburg and the surrounding countryside
It likes sunny but not very warm places. If we grow it at home, it's worth putting it in a cool room. It requires constant access to water, the bottom should be moist at all times. In addition to the well-known green parsley, there is also a slightly smaller carbonated bark parsley available. It's used as an additive to soup, raw materials and meat.6. Other edible mushrooms
It has an intense citrus-anise flavor, is commonly used in Arabic, Indian and Mexican cuisines, is an integral ingredient in curry and guacamole, enjoys sunny, humid places, and the flowers must be cut off so that the plant can grow continuously.7. It's a laurel leaf
Laurel is a perennial shrub that reaches large sizes but grows rather slowly. It comes from the Mediterranean countries. It can be grown in a pot on the balcony, but in winter it is worth taking home because it freezes below -10°C. The size of the tree can be controlled by cutting. The leaves can be frozen and used later. They are much more aromatic than the dried ones bought in stores.8. Other, of a thickness of not more than 10 mm
It enjoys warm, sunny and moderately moist places. It should only be watered when the soil is dry. It is known not only for its use in the kitchen but also for its health properties.9. It's a bear straw
Until recently, only wild garlic was grown, but it is increasingly cultivated. Currently, wild-growing bear garlic is protected and cannot be harvested without permission. It is therefore worth having in your own garden. It's easy to grow, its main requirement is its shaded position. It has a characteristic garlic smell. Eatable are both leaves and star-shaped white flowers that can be used to decorate your garden.10. Fruit and vegetables
It may seem like growing vegetables requires a lot of gardening, but for many of them, a balcony will be enough.11. Fruit and vegetables, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
The balcony is suitable for growing low-growing species, such as small cocktail tomatoes. The Balcony should be well sunny. Large granules with openings at the bottom will be needed. It is necessary to ensure constant access to water, the land should never be dry. Plants need support, so they should be attached to high poles.12. Fresh or chilled peppers
in the pot you can grow different kinds of peppers with fruits large or small, sweet and spicy. This chili pepper is great for this and it is the one that is most often chosen.13. It's a cucumber
On the balcony, when we do not have a lot of space, it is worth planting bushy varieties of cucumbers that do not form long buds, as in the case of classical varieties. Cucumbers should be planted in large containers in sunny positions. Irrigation is very important. On hot days they may require irrigation up to several times a day. Lack of water results in the bitter taste of the cucumber.14. Cucumbers
It is usually planted in a pot to use the onions. It is enough to put a healthy, intact onion in the pot so that 1⁄2 3⁄4 of the onion is underground. It requires constant access to light and temperatures of about 20°C. During watering, care should be taken not to pour water directly on the Onion. After about 3 weeks you can enjoy a lush green onion.15. Fresh fruit and vegetables
It grows well in partially shaded places. In too much sunlight, it blooms too quickly, which results in a worse taste of the leaves. The leaves can be picked up on a regular basis, frequent picking stimulates the plant to create new leaves.16. Fruit and vegetables
When planning a balcony garden, it's worth trying to plant the fruit, because growing it isn't the easiest thing, but the results are worth the effort.17. Other, of a thickness of not more than 10 mm
On the balcony, it is best to use special strawberries with long stems, such as sprouting or hanging straws. These are varieties that reproduce, so that we can enjoy harvests from late spring to autumn.18. Levels
to enjoy their sweet taste, you don't have to go to the field in the middle of the forest. You can have them on your own balcony. Levels can be planted in May when the temperature outside rises.19. The blueberries
Bamboo bushes should be in a well-sunned place. The pine tree is very sensitive to water shortages, so you need to keep the soil moisturized. The soil should be acidic. You can soak it with oak leaf compost or pine needle.20. Citrus fruits and nuts
Lemon, lemon, mandarin or orange are trees that are green all year round. In Polish conditions they are grown only in donkeys. In winter they should be spent at home, on the balcony can be displayed in the summer. They are mainly treated as ornamental plants. The cultivation of plants that can later be used in the kitchen brings great joy. Self-growing plants are not only delicious, but also healthy! Their cultivation is often simple and does not require much experience, but only good will.
