Terrace or Balcony garden gives you the advantage of growing organic vegetables and fruits in your own home, and you do not have to worry about the food you eat. And you cannot compare the homegrown organic veggies and the ones you get from the market as those might have been injected or may not be healthy. And the taste of these vegetables and fruits are of no comparison.
It can be an overwhelming or a bit difficult task for some, but when you do it yourself, you might not feel any pressure, and it will be pretty easy than you believe. You can start small and then realize how you can grow vegetables on an apartment balcony (ปลูก ผัก ระเบียง คอน โด, which is the term in Thai).
Establishing Up The Balcony For Growing Vegetables:
There are specified horticulture stores that sell ready-made kits that help you set up and grow vegetables on an apartment balcony. If you already have the expertise, you can do it yourself without getting any kits from the market. If you have a small space, you can hang on the bags on railings to make maximum usage of the small area. Once you did the above task, you can start filling up the patch. You can grow any plant-like carrot, beans, tomatoes, radish, mint, etc. You will have to look for the sunlight these plants get to make sure that they get the appropriate amount of light. And if your balcony doesn’t have sun exposure, you can always look for vegetables that do not require one. Lastly, you can grow fruits as well on the hanged railings.
Factors You Need To Consider:
- Sunlight
- Water
- Space
- Wind
- Weight
- Barriers and Railings
Advantages:
If you’re still not sure that if the balcony or terrace garden is the right choice for you, then here are some advantages that you can learn:
Improve your health, as we know if we consume fresh fruits and vegetables, we end up living a healthy life. The vitamin content of your homegrown vegetables will be much higher than the market. You can also be saving money as you will not have to go anywhere to get fresh vegetables and fruits. Gardening will involve physical exercise, but at the same time, you will enjoy doing it. And it will improve your mental health as well. It also acts as a stress reliever and can brighten your mood and make you feel happy overall. And doing such a task will give your mind a sense of accomplishment that will make you happy.
