The biggest fear when growing vegetables on the balcony is that they grow thinner and thinner. With these few tips, even small seedlings can fill the pot.

However, sometimes growing vegetables and fruits, like growing flowers, can also cause various problems. The most annoying thing is probably that the seeds have clearly sprouted, and I am looking forward to their growth with great joy, but I find that these seedlings are becoming thinner and thinner. Huahua asked a neighbor aunt who has experience in growing vegetables for advice and found out that it is necessary to pay attention to these places when planting vegetables on the balcony so that they can grow vigorously!

1. Pay attention to the sowing spacing

Generally, when we grow vegetables on the balcony, we will choose special containers for planting. However, due to limited space, we are required to decide how much to plant based on the size of the pots or containers when sowing. Generally, for a flowerpot with a diameter of about 20 cm or a container with a length of about 50 cm, we only need to sow about 20 seeds. This way, the growth space of the vegetables is evenly distributed and there will be no problem of insufficient nutrition.

On the contrary, if we sow the seeds too densely, not only will there be insufficient nutrients, but there will also be a lack of light during the growth period, and the air circulation will not be ideal, which will cause the vegetable seedlings to become thinner and thinner. If we encounter the phenomenon of too many sprouts, we can sacrifice the small ones to protect the big ones, and pick off some sprouts that look weak so that the others can thrive.

2. Pay attention to lighting

The nutrients provided by sunlight cannot be replaced by any fertilizer. Generally, the more sunlight there is, the more vigorously the vegetable seedlings will grow. However, if the vegetable seedlings have just been successfully planted, it is best not to expose them to too much light at this time. Just keep a little scattered light in the morning and evening, because sometimes too strong light can cause them to turn yellow and wither.

3. Pay attention to the amount of watering

For many vegetable plants, the more water they are given, the faster they grow as we think. On the contrary, we need to judge the amount of watering based on the actual situation. Generally, the seedlings do not need to be watered in large quantities after being watered once in the early stage of growth, otherwise water accumulation will cause root rot. After the seedlings grow up and grow leaves, you can increase the amount of watering appropriately, so that the vegetables on the balcony will grow better!

4. Pay attention to the intensity of fertilization

Generally, it is not recommended to apply fertilizer during the seedling period. After the vegetables grow larger leaves, you can apply some thin fertilizer water to promote growth. Avoid using chemical fertilizers if possible, as some soils can easily become compacted if chemical fertilizers are applied.

If you pay attention to the above points, you don’t have to worry about not being able to grow vegetables on your balcony. Flower lovers, go and try it out!