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How to grow vegetables in plastic baskets? Learn in 1 minute without worrying!

Time: 2024-01-23

How to recycle plastic baskets at home if they are old or damaged and no longer convenient to use? How to use it to grow vegetables, not only can it be used as waste, but it can also receive fresh vegetables.

Many balcony planting experts also choose to use plastic baskets for planting. How do plastic baskets grow vegetables? What issues should we pay attention to when using plastic baskets to grow vegetables?

1. Selection of plastic baskets for vegetable cultivation

Many people use plastic baskets for growing vegetables for the first time without experience, which can easily lead to misunderstandings. Different plants require different soil depths and sizes.

Small plastic baskets, or shallower plastic baskets, are suitable for planting crops such as scallions, garlic, chives, chicken hair vegetables, lettuce, etc. that are easy to grow and do not require much soil depth.

A large plastic basket with a certain depth can be used to grow vegetables such as baby bok choy, Chinese cabbage, cabbage, and snow red.

Deep plastic baskets can be used to grow crops such as cucumbers, watermelons, tomatoes, chili peppers, strawberries, etc.

Attention everyone, the plastic basket you choose should be sturdy and odorless.

2. Filling with plastic baskets for vegetable planting

When filling soil, plastic bags, non-woven fabrics, woven bags, etc. should be placed inside the plastic basket. After drilling a few drainage holes, soil can be filled. Lay some activated carbon, coal ball ash, clay, etc. at the bottom. More breathable while blocking the contact of plant roots with plastic.

During the planting process, if the climate is not good, people can also use plastic bags to wrap the soil and crops, ensuring that the crops can grow normally.

3. Fertilizing vegetables in plastic baskets

In the process of vegetable cultivation, it is necessary to choose the appropriate actual fertilization method. The fertilization time and amount for different crops also vary, and everyone can arrange it according to their needs.

If it is a plant planted in a shallow pot, it is recommended not to fertilize it.

4. Harvesting vegetables in plastic baskets

Many plants have a fast growth cycle and can be harvested in a timely manner.

Crops such as leeks, garlic sprouts, and water spinach can be harvested multiple times. Crops such as chicken hair vegetable, lettuce, and spinach also have a fast picking cycle. When harvesting crops such as tomatoes, chili peppers, and cucumbers, everyone should also pay attention to fertilization and topping.


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