Plastic or fabric Growing bags are used to grow plants.They are ideal for balconies or small gardens.Growing bags are re-usable and put out very little waste.Prepare the grow bag for your plant, install it, and care for it so that you have a healthy plant for the duration of the season.
Step 1: Purchase a growing bag.
You can buy a growing bag at a nursery or home improvement store.Plastic and fabric growing bags need to be watered more than plastic bags.The bag should be chosen based on the size of the roots.If you are going to plant something large, buy a small bag.If you are planting a large tree, you need a 50-gallon bag.
Step 2: The grow bag should be lined with clay pebbles.
You may need to line the bottom of your grow bag if the type of potting mix you are using isn't susceptible to drainage.The bag can be lined with clay pebbles or perlite.Put pebbles or perlite at the bottom of the bag to cover it.In the bag, use at least 1 inch of pebbles or perlite.
Step 3: The grow bag should have some soil added to it.
You can either make your own compost or use a compost made specifically for containers.1/3 moss, 1/3 compost mixture, and 1/3 vermiculite are ideal for growing bags.A couple of inches of space at the top of the bag is left when you fill the growing bag up all the way.
Step 4: If the bag doesn't have any already, shape it.
Once the soil is in the bag, shake it a bit and knead it to loosen it up.The bag should be shaped into a low hummock.This is to make sure the soil is spread evenly.
Step 5: There are drainage holes in the bag.
Attach the bag with scissors.The holes should be the same size as the hole pierced by the scissors, and about half an inch apart.The holes are meant to release excess water.If your bag has drainage holes, you can skip this step.
Step 6: Plants with shallow roots are best.
Plants that are shallow in root are ideal in the bag.Good choices include tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, marrow, strawberries, French beans, lettuce, potatoes, herbs, and flowers.If you have purchased a large growing bag, you can grow trees.
Step 7: Place the bag where you will grow your plants.
Growing bags are easy to move and can be placed in a variety of locations.They can be placed on a balcony, outside in a garden, or inside a greenhouse.When choosing a location, consider the amount of sunlight and warmth your plants will need.
Step 8: Make room for the plants by removing soil.
Scoop out the soil with your hands or a trowel.Make sure you scoop out enough soil to cover the entire root of the plant once it is planted.
Step 9: The root ball needs to be put in the soil.
The root ball should be placed in the place where the soil has been removed.The root ball should be covered in the soil.You should cover the root ball with some of the soil you dug.
Step 10: Water the bag frequently.
Grow bags need more water than potted plants.The bags should be checked on a daily basis.If you see that the soil is drying out, water it.Keeping the soil moist is important for the growing plants to succeed.Plastic bags need to be watered more often than fabric bags.
Step 11: You should install a self- watering system.
It can be difficult to keep a growing bag well-watered, so a self-watering system is often beneficial.A drip system is an option.A container slowly and consistently releases water into the soil.You can put a container underneath the growing bag and fill it with water.You might need a container to catch the overflow if you put a deep container under the growing bag.
Step 12: Heavy feeders should be fertilized.
Corn, tomatoes, and cabbage are some of the heavy feeders.You can either buy afertilizer or make your own.Compost tea, worm castings, and eggshells can be used to make your own fertilization.There is a thin layer offertilizer on top of the soil.If you left a few inches at the top of your bag, there should be room.Plants need to beFertilized at least once a week.
Step 13: As needed, prop up tall plants.
You will need to support tall plants.Cane sticks can be used to do this.There is a cane in the soil next to the plant.Attach the cane stick to a frame by tying the plant to it.
Step 14: Plants under tall plants make the most of limited space.
When space is a premium and gardening in this way is the only way to grow your own vegetables, you can increase your crop by under-planting.If you are growing tomatoes, add some lettuce or radishes.Don't plant the under- plants until the tomatoes are well grown.If you plant more than one plant in the same bag, make sure to water them thoroughly.
Step 15: When the crops are done, reuse the soil.
You will be able to reuse the soil next season if it is still healthy.The soil can be kept for up to 3 seasons if you amend it with compost, organic matter, orfertilizer.If you wash the bag out, allow it to dry, and then store it in a dry place, you can use it for one more season.