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A Guide to Growing Pink Ponderosa Tomatoes in Containers Inside a Greenhouse

A Guide to Growing Pink Ponderosa Tomatoes in Containers Inside a Greenhouse We are currently in the middle of July, and it is an opportune time to plant tomatoes in the southern region. From mid-July to the end of August, it is considered an ideal time to plant fall tomatoes. The cooler temperatures during this period can aid in fruit sets and help reduce insect-related issues. Choosing the Right Container When growing Pink Ponderosa tomatoes in a greenhouse, it's important to choose the right container. Look for a container that is at least 5 gallons in size and has drainage holes at the bottom. This will ensure that your tomatoes have enough room to grow and that excess water can easily drain out. Preparing the soil Before planting your Pink Ponderosa tomatoes, make sure to prepare the soil properly. Use high-quality soil that is rich in nutrients and has good drainage.  To enhance the growth of your tomatoes, consider incorporating organic compost or fertilizer for an added boo...

Growing basil in containers

Growing basil in containers Growing your own herbs doesn't require much space. In fact, even though I do have several types of gardens with various vegetables, fruits, and herbs growing, I still grow some of my herbs in containers inside my indoor greenhouses and even before I splurged to purchase my greenhouses, I grew herbs in indoor containers. The cost of seed packets is relatively a lot cheaper than purchasing seasonings from the grocery store. So for today's article I will be sharing how I grow basil in containers inside.  Growing basil in containers Basil loves natural sunlight, and needs plenty of light to grow, however if you live in a shady area where you don't receive much sunlight, then LED grow lights can be used for basil plants. In which case, it happens to be what I specifically use. I have written an article about greenhouse lighting, which explains more about what grow lights I prefer using. I keep the grow lights on my basil plants for at least ten hours ...

Growing cucumber plants upside down in hanging baskets

Growing cucumber plants upside down in hanging baskets Growing fruits and vegetables upside down in hanging baskets doesn't only save on ground space, but also can be more beneficial to your plants while they grow.  The object of planting fruits and vegetables to grow upside down is that it saves on growing space, it keeps plants free from pests, and it also keeps the fruits and veggies from rotting on the topsoil. But the other two main things that I enjoy the most about it are that there's no need for bending down and there's zero need for weeding. First, I planted my cucumber seeds in a container (as you can see from the photo below). I allowed for the plants to get big enough before transplanting them. Later, I decided to transfer a few of my cucumber plants to an old hanging wire basket to grow upside down. The baskets I used are wire baskets that came complete with the molded brown coconut fiber.  The steps for planting cucumber plants in hanging wire baskets upside d...