Space saving vegetables for small garden
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Space saving vegetables for small garden

Do you have low space for your small vegetable garden? So guys gear up yourself and let’s work with different ideas on different vegetables. Explore your small garden by planting your vegetables vertically, on raised beds, containers, and last but not the least in growing bags.

All these ideas will help you to grow your small spaced garden with well-drained, easy access and great structures. Easy to grow vegetables in small spaces mentioned below so read it.

 

Chili:

Chili adds spice to every meal- all in a good manner. It is used in every sort of food to add taste and is present in every kitchen garden. It is very easy to grow and manage until harvest.

Size: 2.5 to 3.5 inches long

Sun Exposure: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)

Soil Type: Well-drained, clayey loam

Soil pH: Slightly Acidic or Neutral (6.5 to 7)

 

Brinjal:

Brinjal is also known as eggplant. Its color is a treat to your eyes. It has white and purple flowers which make bees appealing for pollination. They can be planted in raised beds or large containers.

Size: 2 to 4 feet tall, 1 to 3 feet wide

Sun Exposure: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)

Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy

Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline (5.5 to 7.5)

 

Capsicum:

Capsicum is also another space-saving vegetable, also known as bell pepper. It is grown in many colors like green, red, yellow, orange, and even purple.

Here’s an amazing fact about capsicum- RED capsicum contains twice the amount of VITAMIN C than the GREEN one.

Size: 1 to 2 feet tall

Sun Exposure: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)

Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy

Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline (6.2 to 7.7)

 

Beans:

Want to be strong and lean? Well, then eat your greens - especially beans!

Beans are a rich source of VITAMIN A, C, and K. It is highly nutritious vegetables that can grow easily in small-spaced garden.

Size: 2 to 15 feet tall

Sun Exposure: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)

Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy and sandy

 Soil pH: Acidic (6 to 6.2)

 

Leek:

Leeks are super easy to grow in your small-spaced kitchen garden. They give aroma in the garden and also in your kitchen.

Size: 1 to 3 feet tall, 6 to 13 inches wide

Sun Exposure: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)

Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy

Soil pH: Neutral to acidic (5.5 to 7.2)

 

Lettuce:

Lettuce is also on the spaced-saving vegetable list. It is very easy to grow for beginners.

Size: 6 to 12 inches tall and wide

Sun Exposure: Full sun or partial sun

Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy

Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral (6 to 7)

 

Round Radish:

Round radish is next on this list. It is small in size and does not need much space. These radishes are rich in calcium, potassium, and nitrates which are beneficial for the human body.

Size: 6 to 8 inches tall

Sun Exposure: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)

Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy, sandy

Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral (6 to 7)

 

Kale:

Here’s the last but not the least… Kale. It is a form of cabbage with no firm head. It grows faster and is harvested within 2 months.

Size: 1 to 2 feet tall and wide

Sun Exposure: Full sun or partial sun

Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy, moist

Soil pH: Acidic (6.5 to 6.8)

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