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I live in a condo with a balcony/patio. I have no garden or yard. What veggies can I grow out on my porch? I have some sunlight and live in southern california. WHat are some good foods to grow?
If you want to grow peas or lettuce, be aware they are not summer crops. Tomatoes are good - use a deep pot. Strawberries grow well in pots. Try peppers, too.
Isn't the real question: What do you want to grow? Herbs, vegies, fruits, (flowering plants, trees, bonsai)? You might want to just sit down and think about what you Want/Need as well as how you want your balcony to look like. You say, 'some sunlight' and that will dictate what you can/should grow. Find out how many hours of sun you have, (and when!) morning sun is..lets say softer, than the hot harsh late afternoon sunlight. ....Picture your future balcony in your mind. What do you see growing there? Think of the possibilities!! How Wonderful!
I found a wonderful container system that made it easy to have year round gardens. The boxes have wheels, so it's easy to move them to take advantage of sun and shade when you need to. I found mine at summerwinds nursery. They have stores in SoCal. EarthBox Container Gardening System - Green-EarthBox
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