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Where space is restricted growing bags are a versatile and economical means of producing various crops on balconies, patios, and porches.
It is possible to grow fruit, vegetables and herbs in growbags, e.g. crops such as salads, herbs, strawberries and tomatoes.
Place the bag/s in a sunny spot and water regularly
Depending upon what is being grown one can either cut slits in the top of the bag and plant plug plants.
Alternatively cut out a section of plastic from the top of the bag and sow a few seeds in rows.
Ideally; grow cut and come again salad varieties to prolong the cropping period, or fast growing crops such as radish.
The secret is a ‘ little & often’, i.e. as soon as one crop is finished sow another.
Providing space is available you can make a small herb garden containing such things as mint, parsley, coriander to name but a few.
If growing tall plants such as tomatoes try this;
1) Before opening the bag grip the bag at its centre and let equal amounts of compost trickle to either end of the bag.
2) Cut the bag in half, roll down the bag edges this will help to stiffen the bag.
Cut a few drainage holes in the bottom of the bag, voila! you have two big pots ready for planting.
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