Do you own a compact garden with limited space? There is no need to get disheartened because we have some space-saving veggies for you. Don't let your small garden limit you from growing vegetables. If you are wondering what veggies you can grow in your compact garden that will yield the best harvest to match your efforts—keep reading.
Give this leafy vegetable a medal for how easy it is to plant them. For novice gardeners, lettuce is a classic crop and the best choice for those with a compact garden space. It needs partial or full sun and well-drained, loamy soil to grow.
Chillies make our eyes water and throats burn—but in a good way! Every recipe is incomplete (from main course to snacks) without a dash of diced chillies. This kitchen staple can be grown in your small veggie patch because it requires little space to grow. They grow about 2 to 4 inches tall and require partial or full sun to thrive.
Eggplant is a space-saver vegetable and is available in two varieties— purple and white. They can either be planted in a raised garden bed or in containers. The plants attain a height between 2 to 4 feet and a width of 1 to 3 feet. It needs full exposure to sunlight to yield the best results. Make sure you are growing it on well-drained, loamy soil.
Another space-saving garden produce—also known as simla mirch or bell pepper. Here’s a fun fact about capsicum—the red variety contains more Vitamin C than the green variant. Regardless of which colour you want to grow, you have to keep in mind that this vegetable grows roughly 2 feet tall and needs exposure to the sun.
You have to eat your beans if you want to be tough and lean. It is rich in vitamins C, A, and K—and helps strengthen bones. Apart from being nutritious, beans can sustain in little space and grow rapidly. However, it is essential to note that bean plants grow as tall as 15 feet and need direct exposure to the sun. Your soil should be acidic (pH level between 6-6.2) and loamy or sandy.
If you are eager to grow potatoes in your yard, opt for this variety because it grows much faster than traditional potatoes—their crop cousins. Earlies grow exceptionally well in containers. Sow the seeds at the end of March and harvest twelve weeks later.
Sweet little cherry tomatoes can be grown in hanging baskets, beds, and borders—and are an excellent choice if you are growing tomatoes for the first time. They are low-maintenance because they can grow without any support. Sow the seeds between February and April—and reap them between July and September.
Most home gardeners are fond of growing carrots, but they take a long time to harvest. Therefore, opt for early varieties. Sow them between February to March—and harvest in May.
Kale is a type of cabbage that does not have a tightly-formed leafy head. If you are looking for a nutritious veggie that can grow in a compact space, look no further than kale. The seeds of kale mature rapidly, and you can harvest your crop in just two months after sowing. Apart from being such a fuss-free crop, its stunning curly leaves can also beautify your garden as an ornamental plant. Kale plants grow upto two feet tall and require partial or full sun to thrive.
Now that you are spoiled with choice—pick your crops wisely—and nurture them well. After all, nothing beats the joy of using homegrown veggies to prepare a meal.
