Growing Large Vegetables/Fruits in Containers #1- Tips for Success

Growing large vegetables and fruit in containers IS possible in a deck or small space. In this video, I share some tips for success so you can grow tomatoes, squash, eggplant and watermelon in containers no matter how little space you have! See below for links for the supplies used in this video.

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SEEDS

CONTAINERS
fabric containers & raised beds

SOIL & FERTILIZER
indoor and outdoor potting mix, soil conditioner (for garden beds), plant food
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What veggies are you growing in containers? Thanks for watching!

[ellies]

I just wanted to tell you that your video really inspired me. I used to be an avid gardener until I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am very happy to say that I'm in remission now. Depression seemed to get the best of me, and I started looking for videos on container gardening. I feel so blessed that I found yours. So may God bless and prosper you in all that you do.

[patrickadams]

Given what's happening in the world...everybody should start some form of a garden....i have a yard with very little sunlight, i live in the UK i'm used to it...so containers it will have to be and vertical as well.Looking to grow vegetables, some fruits and some herbs....thankyou for this video it's very helpful

[elainelangeles]

I really love container gardening, I used to have a home garden before way back 2013 mostly vertical garden, and all now were gone.. I want to plant again and start from scratch. Thank you for your video

[heavymechanic]

Last summer, I grew summer squash/zucchini in 7-gal grow bags. It started out great but in mid summer it was like the potting mix was depleted of organic material and never really produced well. I tried fertilizer and lime but large vegetables are more suitable for in-ground planting. Tomato plants did OK in the same grow bags and soil. I also grow hot peppers in 3-gal grow bags, and those plants produce like crazy.

[smilingheidi]

I found that putting wood chips in the bottom 1/3 of bags keeps excess water away from soil, retains water for dryer days, gives air to roots if they get that long, and since wood chips are free... less cost since less purchased potting soil is required. FYI Baby worms do find their way into bags if left on ground, which is also a benefit. I also throw in some kitchen scraps in the wood chip layer because it will decompose without requiring it to sit somewhere else first.

[michellesiciliano]

Your video makes growing things become much easy to understand for beginners. Thank you!

[cactuswren]

TX Kim. I live in the deep Mojave Desert in SoCal. Out here I find growing in pots is necessary, but a BIG challenge because the pot gets too hot in the 110o+ air temps even in the shade and fries the roots. This year I experimented with wrapping a towel around the pot to completely shade it like a turban! I can also wet the towel to cool it like an evaporative swamp cooler if necessary in the extreme heat. IT WORKED!! Thought I'd share what I learned. We're all surviving here! :))

[PrecyMeteor]

Mam i love the strategies how you planted all your plants when i wake up il do what ive seen in your video thank you for sharing

[LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

Thank you for sharing this video. I’m a YouTube gardener too trying to learn as much as I can about companion planting and gardening. I think it will help maximize my garden space and hopefully Colleen bugs in their place. It’s my 3rd year and I know I still have so much to learn. That’s how I found your channel . Im so happy I did because you have so much to offer. I hope we can learn from each other. Happy Planting!

[PetitLaSuisse]

Such an awesome video. Switched to bags after watching this. They're so much easier to store, lighter to move and my plants seem happy - most of all I seem to have solved my "overwatering problem" too.

[Mightiflier]

Don't you wish your neighbors living next door were as nice and helpful as this lady.

[mothepeon]

Hello Kim, thanks for a great video. Air pruning happens in these containers because when the root hits the side of the fabric, it dries and dies off instead of turning around and forming a ball like in plastic containers. This promotes the constant production of healthier roots instead of choking the container. Cheers

[NickCO]

Those Smart Pots are pretty sweet, Kim, and I'm happy to see you promoting container gardening. It's such a great way for everyone to grow their own food whether you have a huge yard or tiny balcony. It's also great for people with limited mobility or those who can't physically maintain in-ground or raised bed gardens . Your garden is beautiful. I've been growing in Earthboxes, whiskey barrels and 5-gallon buckets for years with great success. After seeing this I may need to add Smart Pots to my collection. :)

[Stanly]

Such a warm personality you got there. The way you speak is very encouraging

[sandymcclure]

Really intelligent episode explaining the best way to start and cautions against stupid mistakes.

[ebonyjustplans]

I wish I had seen this video before I began gardening. There was so much useful information for me to be successful on my next garden. This was my 1st year, and I wanted to see if I could keep my veggie plants alive. I conquered that. So now I want to go even further. Thanks so much for your videos and the amount of information. You're awesome!!

[lindadeclue.]

Thank you so much. I have planted tomatoes and cucumbers in containers already but I wasn't sure about watermelon. Now all I need is to find that brand.

[duchessofdallas]

Been watching vegetable gardening all morning and yours are the best. 👍🏽

[mixalispatsourakis]

I like your eyes your smile and the way you cultivate your garden.
Greetings from Greece!!