Can't you grow vegetables on a south-facing balcony?

Can’t you grow vegetables on a south-facing balcony?

If you want to grow vegetables, you must have a balcony that sees sunlight. A south-facing or east-facing balcony has plenty of sunlight, which is ideal for plants. But what about north-facing balconies? It doesn’t matter, you can choose some vegetables that prefer partial shade, they can thrive even in insufficient sunlight.

Vegetables that need plenty of sunlight: cucumbers, pumpkins, tomatoes, eggplants.

Vegetables that can thrive without sunlight: ginger, chrysanthemum, bok choy, and spinach.

How to grow vegetables on a wall balcony

Nowadays, most homes have wall-mounted, open-air or enclosed balconies. This type of balcony has a short lighting period, so it is really difficult to grow vegetables as you wish. When growing vegetables, you can place the container on a high platform to appropriately shorten the distance from the sunlight. In addition, the ventilation conditions of wall-type balconies are relatively poor. You can put bamboo boards under the vegetable basins to prevent moisture and prevent pests and diseases.

How to grow vegetables on a fenced balcony?

Many apartment buildings have fenced balconies, which are extremely advantageous for growing vegetables. There is no need to worry about light and ventilation. It is simply amazing. But there is one thing: the balconies of high-rise apartment buildings are windy. If there is a really strong wind, how can the fragile seedlings withstand it? You can put a small board on the windward side of the plant to provide appropriate coverage, or cover the outside of the flowerpot with a layer of gauze to reduce the wind's impact and block dust to a certain extent.

What should I do if the balcony is too hot when growing vegetables?

This is a very troublesome problem for enclosed balconies. The temperature at home is generally higher, and when the sun comes out at noon, the balcony may be a bit stuffy in the warm weather. If there is someone at home, they can open and close the windows in time. But what should we do when the balcony becomes stuffy and sunny in summer?

Now that spring has arrived, everyone has started to spruce up their balconies, but the light is also gradually getting stronger. The sunlight is reflected by the concrete, and the balcony will gradually become hotter, and the vegetables may not be able to bear it. The best way is to put a bamboo board under the vegetable basin, and cover it with gauze to block out the sun when the sunlight is too strong.

The biggest advantage of having potted vegetables at home is that they can be moved. You can move the pots according to the season and weather, moving them towards the sun or away from the sun, giving you freedom of choice.