You can absolutely grow an entire salad's worth of veggies-think lettuce, peppers, cucumbers, and even tomatoes-all in one pot! Over the years, I've experimented with growing various micro dwarf vegetables and fruits in small spaces, like my balcony. I've now upgraded to a little bit larger of a balcony, but I still try and grow as much food as possible in the smallest amount of space.
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I started wondering, "Why not take these tiny little plants and plant them all up together in one pot?" And that's how I discovered three key principles for successful one-pot salad gardens, which I'm excited to share with you!
01:33 Intensive planting
02:10 Companion planting
02:48 Growing micro-dwarfs
03:42 Choosing the right container and soil
07:12 Selecting and planting micro dwarf varieties
10:31 Adding sweet alyssum to prevent pests (especially aphids)
11:15 Planting the trellis in the pot
12:21 Don't forget to keep the plant name tags!
12:54 Final Steps and Watering Tips
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Cucumber - www.kitchenminis.com/Cucumbers/
Tomato - www.kitchenminis.com/Tomatoes/
Pepper - www.kitchenminis.com/Peppers/
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