Start a Container Garden

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90 minutes

5 steps

·Beginner

After 90 min: A thriving container garden with vegetables, herbs, or flowers requiring minimal space

What you need

containerspotting-soilseeds-or-plantswatersunlightcompost

The 90-Minute Plan

Choose Your Containers0–15 min

Select pots with drainage holes, at least 6-12 inches deep. Use food-grade containers or standard pots. Ensure proper sizing for plants

Select Plants for Your Climate15–35 min

Choose herbs (basil, mint, parsley), vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, lettuce), or flowers suitable for your sunlight levels

Prepare Soil and Plant35–55 min

Fill containers with potting soil. Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep or transplant seedlings at the same depth they were growing

Water and Position55–75 min

Water until soil is moist but not waterlogged. Place in appropriate sunlight: 6+ hours for vegetables, 4+ for herbs, varies for flowers

Maintain and Monitor Growth75–90 min

Water when top inch of soil is dry. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks. Pinch off dead leaves. Stake or trellis as needed

Pro Tip

Container gardens dry out faster than ground gardens. Check soil moisture daily during hot weather

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