Growing your own fruit and vegetables can be one of the most satisfying things you can do, particularly if you're on the path to self sustainability. If you're within a strict budget you're in luck, because there's a very simple technique to begin growing your own that is not going to demand a lot of outlay.
Start with a basic assortment of plant seeds; these are much cheaper to purchase than pre-grown starter plants. Choose seeds that are easily grown inside initially - such as tomatoes, aubergine, and lettuce. All they need is sunlight.
Once you have your seeds you want to find several old containers to plant them in. You can use anything for example old water bottles cut in half and egg cartons as well. I prefer old take-away cartons for mine.
You need to buy a small pack of potting mix. Search online for this as you'll find some good prices. There's no need to spend money on an expensive lighting system. Simply purchase a low cost desktop lamp with a movable shaft and energy saving bulb.
The total cost of the investment (excluding the seeds) should come to about $32.00 yet what you'll eventually get back is worth a lot more. Plant small numbers of seeds initially - it's easy to add too much, especially with tomato plants. Put the seedling trays in jiffy bags to help them germinate and put the light above them. They need to have around Fifteen hours of light on them during winter. In the daytime they are able to easily get light on a window ledge.
Turn them frequently and water every second day. You can see after about four weeks or less the seedlings sprouting and its then that you'll remove them from the jiffy bags. From then on you only need to ensure they're properly watered and turned (so that they don't grow too much in one direction.) In warmer regions you will need to water every single day. Re-pot them into medium containers as soon as they're strong enough but be sure to be careful with the roots.
Once it's warm enough they can be placed outside and can be re-potted into bigger pots after they really start to grow. If perhaps you're on a budget you may want to utilize old buckets for growing plants. If the ground outside is suitable you can plant them directly into the ground. Using rabbit pellets is a wonderful method to fertilize your plants and best of all if you have a rabbit or know someone that does it's totally free.
These are the basics to growing your own vegetables on a budget. It's not only economical but it's also incredibly rewarding both practically and as a hobby.
Start with a basic assortment of plant seeds; these are much cheaper to purchase than pre-grown starter plants. Choose seeds that are easily grown inside initially - such as tomatoes, aubergine, and lettuce. All they need is sunlight.
Once you have your seeds you want to find several old containers to plant them in. You can use anything for example old water bottles cut in half and egg cartons as well. I prefer old take-away cartons for mine.
You need to buy a small pack of potting mix. Search online for this as you'll find some good prices. There's no need to spend money on an expensive lighting system. Simply purchase a low cost desktop lamp with a movable shaft and energy saving bulb.
The total cost of the investment (excluding the seeds) should come to about $32.00 yet what you'll eventually get back is worth a lot more. Plant small numbers of seeds initially - it's easy to add too much, especially with tomato plants. Put the seedling trays in jiffy bags to help them germinate and put the light above them. They need to have around Fifteen hours of light on them during winter. In the daytime they are able to easily get light on a window ledge.
Turn them frequently and water every second day. You can see after about four weeks or less the seedlings sprouting and its then that you'll remove them from the jiffy bags. From then on you only need to ensure they're properly watered and turned (so that they don't grow too much in one direction.) In warmer regions you will need to water every single day. Re-pot them into medium containers as soon as they're strong enough but be sure to be careful with the roots.
Once it's warm enough they can be placed outside and can be re-potted into bigger pots after they really start to grow. If perhaps you're on a budget you may want to utilize old buckets for growing plants. If the ground outside is suitable you can plant them directly into the ground. Using rabbit pellets is a wonderful method to fertilize your plants and best of all if you have a rabbit or know someone that does it's totally free.
These are the basics to growing your own vegetables on a budget. It's not only economical but it's also incredibly rewarding both practically and as a hobby.
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