Recommended Vegetable Varieties for Summer Balcony Planting and Fertilization Tips

The weather is hotter in summer, and many friends use their home balconies to grow some vegetables, mainly for daily consumption. So which varieties can be chosen for summer balcony vegetable growing? How should fertilizer be applied?

Summer balcony vegetable growing

1. Chinese chives

Chinese chives are a vegetable people often eat. In daily life, Chinese chives are generally used to cook with eggs, and the taste is very good. They are also often used now when making dumplings; the steamed dumplings are delicious and give off a pungent chive aroma. Because Chinese chives are easy to cultivate, they are very suitable for planting on a balcony.

2. Scallions

Scallions can be used to fry eggs, or added to other vegetables to make soup, and they give off a very rich fragrance. Because scallions are cold-tolerant and grow quickly, and are also convenient to manage when planted, they are suitable for growing on a balcony.

3. Perilla

Perilla has a unique fragrance, strong adaptability, and low requirements for potting soil. It can be harvested multiple times a year. Because it is highly nutritious and has the functions of relieving the exterior and dispelling cold, and promoting qi and harmonizing the stomach, it can also grow very well under high-temperature conditions, so it is very suitable for growing on a balcony in summer.

4. Loofah

Growing loofah in the south is a very good choice. Management is simple; by paying attention to water and fertilizer management and pruning old leaves, you can easily achieve high yields. Loofah has the effect of relieving summer heat and cooling the body. In summer it is generally sliced to make soup. If some sliced meat is added, the taste is sweet and smooth, and it is deeply loved by consumers. It is a rare delicacy in summer.

How should fertilizer be applied when growing vegetables on a balcony?

1. Before fertilizing, first dilute it with clean water, or soak it in clean water, so as to avoid burning the plants due to too high a concentration. After dilution, spray it on the vegetables. When using it, be sure to apply it evenly; fertilizer that is too concentrated is also not good for their growth.

2. Using solid fertilizer is also fine. Bury the fertilizer shallowly in the soil, then water appropriately. This fertilization method is more suitable for gardening enthusiasts who do not have much energy, and it is not easy to burn the plant roots. When using it, be careful not to place it too close to the plant roots.

When growing vegetables on a balcony, be sure to remember the issue of sunlight, and turn the vegetable side often in daily care. Generally, leafy greens can all be grown successfully.