In this article, we will discuss the best soil for container gardening vegetables. Potting soil is the most common type of soil used for container gardening. It is specifically designed to provide ...

Carrots and parsnips grow best in light ... you can prepare a large container for sowing instead. When digging over your soil, do not add manure as this makes the soil too rich for the seeds.

Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions - a large pot or window box (at least 20cm deep) filled with multipurpose compost (the best ... carrots, sow a few seeds every fortnight. May-August - Grow ...

Container gardening can also provide a longer growing season. In the right location, sheltered from prevailing cool winds and with access to sunlight from at least 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 5 p.m., the ...

Limited outdoor growing ... size containers. Water thoroughly when the top few inches of soil begin to dry. Once flowers form, lightly shake the stem to aid in pollination. Growing vegetables ...