In the limited balcony space, planting some edible potted plants can not only add greenery but also harvest deliciousness. The following are some recommended edible potted plants suitable for balcony planting:
Cherry tomatoes are a type of potted vegetable that is highly suitable for balcony planting. They can not only be eaten as fruits but also used for cooking. Cherry tomatoes have a short growth cycle, produce many fruits, and do not require too much space. You can prepare a long planter or a larger flowerpot. Tomatoes love fertilizer, so add some bone meal, cake fertilizer, and chicken manure fertilizer as base fertilizer. During the growth process of tomatoes, keep watering with fertilizer and exposing them to the sun. They produce a lot of fruits and can bear fruits for several months. When you want to eat, just pick them, and you can pick many fruits at a time.
The leaves of perilla are dark purple and have a special fragrance, which can be used for cooking, making seasonings, or making tea. The planting of perilla is relatively simple. Scatter some seeds in spring, and the germination rate is very high. In the second year, if the soil in the flowerpot remains unchanged, perilla seedlings will grow on their own. Perilla is drought-resistant and heat-resistant, and has low requirements for the soil. It is a relatively easy-to-care plant.
The flowers of honeysuckle can be made into tea and have functions such as clearing heat, quenching thirst, and protecting the throat. The planting of honeysuckle is also relatively simple. It climbs vines relatively quickly. As long as it is exposed to more sunlight and fertilized, it can bloom in the second year. Potted honeysuckle is not only beautiful, but also its flowers can be eaten, killing two birds with one stone.
Pomegranate is a type of fruit that is relatively heat-resistant and cold-resistant. Its fruits are sweet and juicy, rich in vitamins and minerals. Pomegranate potted plants are relatively easy to grow. Just place it in the sunniest spot on the balcony. It is not afraid of sunlight or cold. Replace with a larger pot once a year, and both flowering and fruiting are beautiful.
Five-color peppers have rich fruit colors, including red, yellow, green, purple, etc. They can be used as potted plants for viewing and can also be eaten. Peppers are plants that like sunlight and a warm environment. When planted on the balcony, choose a position with sufficient light. When planting peppers, pay attention to proper watering and fertilization to ensure the growth and fruiting of the plants.
The fruits of wolfberry are beautiful, can be eaten and made into tea, bright red, and the flowering is also very beautiful. Wolfberry likes sufficient light. As long as the potting soil is fertile, wolfberry will grow rapidly and the fruiting period is relatively long. You can find a wild seedling in the suburbs or directly use cuttings. It is very easy to root and survive.
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