Perennial vegetables suitable for balcony planting (what vegetables can be harvested for a long time on the balcony)

It is the Grain Rain season in the 24 solar terms, which is a good time for sowing and transplanting. Nowadays, the price of vegetables is relatively high. If we can grow some at home, we can not only save some living expenses, but also solve some problems at critical times.

Below are 10 kinds of vegetables that can be grown on the balcony, are easy to survive, grow fast, and can be harvested multiple times. Which one do you like?

1. Chicken Feather Vegetable

Everyone is familiar with Chinese cabbage, and many people have eaten it. It is the tender shoots of Chinese cabbage and one of the vegetables richest in vitamins and minerals. It has a tender taste and texture, and a fragrant flavor. It is a vegetable that the public particularly likes.

Grain Rain has arrived and the temperature is stable, which is a good time to plant Chinese cabbage. Under normal conditions, it takes less than a month from planting to harvesting Chinese cabbage. It has a short growth cycle and is suitable for balcony planting. You don't need to wait for a long time to eat pure green vegetables.

Because it is summer, the weather will be hotter, especially on the balcony, where the temperature is relatively good. It is recommended to choose excellent varieties such as heat-resistant 605, summer holly, Zhengda heat-resistant green No. 1, and heat-resistant green No. 3 for planting.

2. Arugula

Arugula, also known as rocket lettuce, is a close relative of broccoli, kale and cabbage. It grows quickly and can be harvested in just over a month.

Arugula is rich in nutrients. One hundred grams of arugula contains 0.7 grams of fat, 3.7 grams of carbohydrates, 27 milligrams of sodium, 2.6 grams of protein, as well as calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, potassium, magnesium and other nutrients.

Arugula is easy to grow and perfect for a windowsill garden. You can also eat it in many ways, such as adding a handful of fresh arugula to an omelet or stir-fry.

We can also add arugula to fresh juices or smoothies, etc. In addition, arugula is beautiful, and planting it on the balcony can also beautify the environment.

3. Lettuce

Lettuce belongs to the Asteraceae family, also known as leaf lettuce, and is a very common edible vegetable. It is delicious whether eaten raw with sauce, wrapped in meat, or mixed with cold dishes.

We can plant some on the balcony or in the garden and harvest it in a month. It is recommended to keep the roots of the lettuce and only eat the leaves, so that you can harvest it many times.

4. Water spinach

Water spinach is an alkaline food and contains potassium, chlorine and other elements that regulate water balance. It is known as the "green elf" and can clean teeth, prevent caries and remove bad breath. Water spinach can be planted once and harvested many times. It is highly recommended that you plant a little and harvest it when it grows to 12 to 15 cm high.

5. Chrysanthemum

Chinese spinach tastes fresh, tender and crispy, and is very common in the market, but sometimes it is more expensive in the market.

Therefore, it is recommended that you grow some at home, whether it is for cooking or hot pot. Chrysanthemum has a sweet and fragrant taste, tastes fresh, tender and crisp, and is extremely nutritious, especially good for the liver.

After planting, Chinese cabbage is easy to grow and can be harvested continuously. It is very convenient both in planting and harvesting.

6. Spinach

Spinach was once a tribute from foreigners to the Tang Dynasty. It is rich in carotene, vitamins and various minerals. Spinach can be planted once and harvested multiple times on your own balcony, and the planting method is very simple.

After we buy spinach, we remove the edible leaves on the outside, leaving only the core and roots in the middle. After preparation, we can plant it in a container filled with soil.

Also, the soil should not be too dry, but slightly moist, and we can plant them one by one. Be careful not to plant too deep or too shallow, just bury the roots in the soil and leave the leaves outside.

Remember to water the spinach roots after planting. After about 7 days, many spinach leaves will grow from the spinach roots. We still remove the outer leaves and eat them. As long as the roots are not dead, you can eat them many times.

7. Sweet potato leaves

Sweet potato leaves, also known as sweet potato leaves, are rich in provitamin A and can nourish the stomach and relieve constipation. The emerald green sweet potato leaves are dotted with a few white garlic cloves. The leaves are shiny, fragrant and delicious. They can be a common dish at home, and also a medicinal food to prevent and treat constipation.

Sweet potato leaves are easy to grow. When growing sweet potato leaves, you only need to buy fresh sweet potatoes, wash them, put the sweet potatoes in a bottle, change the water every 2 days, and the sweet potatoes will grow white roots in about 15 days, and then they will grow leaves and can be eaten.

8. Chinese cabbage

Chinese cabbage is one of the most common vegetables we usually have. It can be used to make soup, stir-fry, and there are many ways to cook it. It is recommended that you plant some on your balcony at home. It is simple to plant. You can just buy the seeds and plant them directly. Chinese cabbage needs more water during its growth period, so just pay attention to watering.

9. Cherry tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes, also known as small tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, have strong adaptability and good resistance. They like potassium fertilizer and light, have high requirements for water, and can be cultivated all year round.

Cherry tomatoes are not only beautiful, but also high in sugar content, sweet and delicious, and have a unique flavor that is widely loved by consumers.

Growing cherry tomatoes at home does not require high yields. It is easy to grow and can be planted and transplanted from seeds or seedlings. A cherry tomato plant can produce hundreds of fruits, so you can still get a lot.

10. Chili

Pepper is a favorite vegetable in daily life, usually used for stir-fry. No matter which kind of pepper, it is easy to grow.

We buy pepper seeds, soak them, then bury the soaked pepper seeds in the soil, lightly cover them with a layer of soil, sprinkle some water, cover them with plastic film, and spray water once a day.

After germination and sowing, it usually takes about 5-8 days for the seeds to emerge from the soil, and about 15 days for the first true leaf to appear. When the flower buds appear, it is the seedling stage. Then, we can transplant them.

If we find it troublesome, we can also buy pepper seedlings directly from the market and transplant them directly.