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CONTAINER GARDENINGJohn J. Pipoly III, Ph. D., FLS
Ideal for Condo and Apartment Dwellers; Saves you from Soil Worries
Why Choose Container Gardening•Limited space small yards, townhouse and apartment living
•Desire to grow organically and control contaminants in soil
•Makes plants easier to transport; change position with decoration or season
•Control of media such as acid loving plants and different soil composites
•Helps control some diseases and insects
Window Boxes Wood, Metal, Plastic or Clay
Terra Cotta or Glazed Clay Pots- can be
Fragile, Expensive,
Tough to clean; must be
sterilized with Chlorine and
dried between plantings
GROW BAGS… the new rage, made of varied recycled cloth or plastics; effective
Cement Containers
Half Wire Baskets with Coco-mat or Sphagnum
Moss Liners
Hanging Baskets
Made from wood, plastic clay or wire
Baskets with Plastic or Organic Liners
Apparel– Plants grown in
Oven MittsWork Boots
“Support “Pantyhose
Pantyhose Plant Pots-so you don’t run out
Of course, with the proper foundation, you can hook up some Stocking “Chia Pet” Imitations that will not sag or bag
Old Tires-Not Recommended
Soil Bag Planter-Not Recommended
Cinder Block- OK but very alkaline
Wheelbarrows, bathtubs or other household fare for that Nouveau
Ordures (new [wave] trashy) look
Plants in Containers on a Pond- be sure they can’t escape
Roof Gardens or Green Roofs
Techniques to grow plants suitable for roofs
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Roof Gardens or Green Roofs
Water Gardens
BE SURE that your water recycles
Container Characteristics• Clay pots are porous; soil dries out quicker. Clay is
easily broken and must be sterilized occasionally.
• Grow Bags enable greater O2 penetration to the roots, to bring nutrients up plant faster; many forms and often made from recycled material.
• Plastic is non-porous and helps retain moisture, but can retain too much if not drained. Plastic is less fragile, but still breaks less easily.
• Wire baskets with either coco-mat or sphagnum moss dry out and need to be soaked in water to prevent extreme dryness.
Right Plant Right Place
Place plants with like needs together
Right Plant Right Place
Keep dune plants separated from wetland plants
What can be planted in containers?Any plants you have hanging around
Things that are “in the bag”
LONG eggplants on plants in various containers
Espalier with Camellia if you feel compelled
Trees
Smaller trees on rooftops….. Including “condo mangoes”
Herbs All in one- shared pots or towers
ADA accessible- note growing boxes called “Earth Boxes” (self-watering) in elevated beds made with white wood
Elevated Bed for Vegetables
Hydroponic trees recycle water efficiently
Vines
Lonicera sempervirens Coral Honeysuckle
Passiflora incarnata Maypop
Water Gardens
Vertical and shelved displays for containerized plants
When planting in containers, buy the best
plants you can findYou can rotate mixes of:
Peat moss ; Vermiculite; Perlite; CompostTopsoil Soils should be light but
provide water holding capacity, air space and good drainage , 1/3 topsoil mixed with compost or plain compost, mixed with peat moss and perlite
How to Plant a Pineapple in a Container
1. Planter or Grow Bag
2. Pineapple top
3. Two herbs of equal water needs
4. Potting media
Supplies needed
Add potting medium Note: There is no need to line bottom of container with small rock or block the drainage hole in any way.
Plant pineapple topPlacing on soil and covering the yellow area with soil
Plant other herbsTest depth by inserting plant in container
Remove plant from container and place in planter, loosen root ball
Fill around plant with soil
continue this process until the plants are transplanted
Add plant tag• Include species name and cultivar if known
• Date planted
Water planter- if you have many, you may want to attach to a “drip” system
Factors Needed for a Seed to Germinate
• Condition of the seed
• Presence of water
• Sufficient Air
• Temperature
• Light
• Soil Conditions
Factors Affecting Germination
• Viability
• Disease
• Deep Planting
• Exposure to Light and Darkness
• Planting at the wrong time of the year
• Dormancy (Plant embryo not mature)
Seed Planting Depth
Small seeds
Medium seeds
Large seeds
Plant ¼ inch deep
Plant ½ inch deep
Plant ¾ to 1 inch deep
Fertilizing Containerized Plants
•Choose natural organic or 50% slow release fertilizers.
•Compost tea is preferred, distributed by your drip irrigation
•Fertilize 3 times per harvest.
Factors Affecting Watering
•Type of Plant (succulent vs. thin leaf)
•Time of Year (rainy vs. dry season)
•Potting Medium (fast vs. slow percolation)
•Type of Container (clay vs. plastic or bag)
•Placement of Container (shade vs. sun)
How to know when your plant is dry.
•The plant will wilt
•Leaves will yellow and drop
•The soil will contract and a crack will appear between the container and soil
•Pots will be light
How to Water•Water with a fine spray for plants with thin leaves; otherwise, use a weak stream at soil level
•Water slowly; minimize how many leaves are wet
•Water until water seeps through hole in bottom of container
•Empty water in saucer do not allow plant to sit in water
Home Made Insect Control Solution
2 Tbsp. of Baby Shampoo, castile or other soap, NOT detergent.
1 Gallon of Water.
Mix Well in Gallon Container & Transfer Small Amount Into Spray Bottle.
Mix
For Fine Oil Spray- OUT of direct sunlight
Add 2 Tbsp. of liquid cooking oil such as Olive, Canola, Safflower, Peanut, or Sesame oil.- Do NOT apply in direct sunlight; may cause some leaf margin damage
Do’s When Using the Insect Control Solution
• Test Spray on a Small Area, Wait 2-3 Days and Check for any Damage.
• Water Plants the Day Before the Application.
• Spray on Upper and Lower Parts of Leaves
• Thorough Coverage of Pest is Necessary
• Reduce Potential Injury by Rinsing Plant a Few Hours After the Soap or oil Spray Application.
Don’ts When Using the Insect Control Solution
Do Not Spray Oil in Heat of Day or when temperature is above 80 degrees.
Do Not Spray Oil on Orchids.
Avoid Using soaps or oils on plants with hairy leaves
If soda does not work use liquid copper fungicide, or NEEM OIL.
Control of Fungal Diseases
Baking Soda Solution
• 1 tablespoon Baking Soda• 1 tablespoon Baby Shampoo or Ivory (bar soap)• 1 gallon water• Shake well to dissolve• Spray on a few lower leaves, then wait 48 hours to see if
plant will tolerate • If no problem, spray on all plant surfaces
Organic Insect control
Organic pesticides or
Garden and Seed Catalogs ARBICO Organics www.arbico-organics.com Toll free: 1-800-827-2847
Baker Creek Seed Company rareseeds.com
Burpee http://www.burpee.com/home.do Toll free: 1-800-888-1447
Gardens Alive www.GardensAlive.com 513-354-1482
Heirloom Seeds www.heirloomseeds.com Home Harvest Garden Supply, Inc. www.homeharvest.com 517-332-2663
Johnny's Seeds - www.johnnyseeds.com Toll free: 1-877-564-6697
Peaceful Valley Farm Supply - www.groworganic.com Toll free: 1-888-784-1722
Seeds of Change – www.seedsofchange.com Toll free: 1-888-762-7333
Seed Savers Exchange – www.seedsavers.org 563-382-5990 Seeds Trust - www.seedstrust.com 928-6498-3315 Territorial Seed Company – www.territtorial-seed.com 541-942-9547
The Cook's Garden -- Seeds & Supplies for the New American Kitchen Gardenwww.cooksgarden.com/home.asp Toll free: 1-800-457-9703
Tomato Growers - www.tomatogrowers.com 888-478-7333 or 888-768-3476
Totally Tomatoes – www.totallytomato.com Toll free: 1-800-345-5977
Seeds of Change – www.seedsofchange.com Toll free: 1-888-762-7333
Vermont Bean Seed Company – www.vermontbean.com Toll free 1-800-349-1071
Victory Seed Company – www.victoryseeds.com 503-829-3126
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Broward County Parks and Recreation Division UF/IFAS Extension Education Section
3900 SW 100th Ave, Davie, FL E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.broward.org/parks/extension/urbanhorticulture
John Pipoly III, Ph. D., FLS, Urban Horticulture & Natural Resource Management Agent rev 4-2015
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