Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Preparing for Vertical Growing
• Method 2 of 2: Growing vegetables vertically
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Vertical gardening is a technique for growing vegetables not horizontally, as in a regular vegetable garden, but vertically. In a vertical vegetable garden, vegetables do not grow on the ground, but on tall structures. Vertical gardening is a great alternative for gardeners who cannot boast of large holdings. Vertical gardening can hide unsightly areas of walls or create an area of ​​architectural value. Use these tips to grow vegetables vertically.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Preparing for Vertical Growing

1. 1 Set aside space for a vertical vegetable garden. Most vegetables require at least 6 hours of sunlight, so a vertical garden should be placed in a sunny location. If you live in a block of flats, a sunny balcony may suit you. If you have a yard, choose a sunny spot against the south wall of the house.
2. 2 Prepare vertical structures. For plants to grow vertically, they need a vertical attachment system. Standard support structures: trellis, hangers, pyramids, walls, fences, wire mesh and walls. Arches or gazebos can serve as key areas while supporting vegetables. For vertical gardening, almost any upward-facing structure can be used. Consider using more creative options such as bamboo poles, tree branches, stairs, sunflowers, or corn stalks.
   • The support structure must be strong enough for the vegetables you plan to grow. Ripe plants, coupled with vegetables, have a decent weight. The same tomatoes need very strong vertical structures, while peas with their low weight can trudge along anything.
   • Before planting vegetables, install a support system in your vegetable garden or patio to avoid damaging the plants.
   • Attach vertical supports to the north or east side of the garden, where they will not block the growing vegetables from the sun.
   • Fasten the supporting structure securely. Wire mesh and wire mesh can be installed directly into the ground. Lattice and other straight vertical supports can also be attached to the outside wall of the house. When anchoring the vertical support to the wall, leave a small space between the wall and the netting so that air can circulate as the plant begins to rise upward.
3. 3 Prepare the soil. Whether you grow your vegetables in the ground or in pots, the quality of the soil makes a huge difference in a vertical garden. Use a weed-free, fertilized soil. To ensure sufficient drainage in pots, mix the soil with peat moss or perlite.
4. 4 Choose suitable pots. If you are going to grow vegetables in pots, the type of pot makes almost no difference. The pot must be deep enough for the vegetable being grown in it. Large and heavy vegetables need large, sturdy pots. Use hanging planters, vases, plant boxes, tubs, coffee cans, clay pots, or wooden boxes. If the pot does not have drainage holes, drill small holes in the bottom of the container before covering it with soil.

Method 2 of 2: Growing vegetables vertically

1. 1 Learn the basics of growing vegetables vertically. With a pot deep enough to hold the plant and a sturdy vertical structure to support it, almost any type of vegetable can be grown vertically.
   • Assess the condition of your garden.Choose the vegetables that will produce fruit in your garden based on the levels of light, wind, heat, and moisture. If you are growing vertical vegetables in pots, be prepared to water the plants daily.
   • Plant trailing plant species if possible. If you are growing legumes, cucumbers, squash, or beans, plant these climbing plants in your vertical garden, not bush plants.
2. 2 Decide which vegetables to grow. Although most vegetables can be grown vertically, some types of vegetables have aOMore success in vertical gardens than others. If you're just starting out with vertical gardening, plant the following vegetables:
   • Grow upright curly beans. Climbing beans will cling to almost any surface, including other plants. Native Americans often planted beans and corn together because the corn provided vertical support for the beans.
   • Grow peas in a vertical garden. Like curly beans, peas will roll over almost any surface and curl around vertical supports. Grow peas on trellises, bamboo poles, or even over a gazebo.
   • Grow zucchini. Zucchini have a long, sprawling vine that reaches 3-7.6 m in length. Because zucchini takes so long to grow and are heavy, they need a solid, safe vertical support. To give the heavy squash extra support, wrap each fruit with twine or strips of pantyhose and tie them to a vertical support structure. Do not tie up the zucchini with fishing line, as it can dig into the stems. Some garden centers sell materials specifically designed for tying large vegetables such as squash.
   • Grow melons and pumpkins. Like squash, melons and pumpkins also have long vines and need extra support when grown vertically. Grow melons and pumpkins on sturdy, sturdy upright structures. Wrap a rope made of old sheets, rags, towels, or scraps of fabric around melons and pumpkins and secure them to a fence or trellis to provide the support they need.
   • Grow cucumbers. Cucumbers (curly, not bush) are ideal for a vertical garden, because they themselves weave up. They can be grown on almost any structure, such as an A-frame, mesh or trellis, as long as it is strong enough to support the weight of the vine. At first, the cucumbers may need a little help to cling to the vertical structure, but once the antennae braid the support, the cucumbers will rise vertically without assistance. The cucumbers will hang vertically to make harvesting easier.
   • Grow tomatoes. Because tomatoes are heavy plants, they require a sturdy, upright construction. As the tomatoes grow, you should regularly tie the branches to the structure with soft twine or cotton cloth.

Tips

• If you are using bamboo poles or iron bars for your vertical structures, buy topping attachments. These attachments can be either a plastic ball or a ceramic decorative figurine, so that when you work, you do not accidentally bump your eye into sharp edges.

Warnings

• Do not pull on fruits or vegetables such as cucumbers, melons, or zucchini from upright vines. Pulling too hard on fruits or vegetables can cause the vine to detach from the vertical structure or pull the plant out of the ground. Use a small knife or pruner to separate fruits and vegetables from the vine.
• Many vegetables have sharp, prickly edges. Wear gardening gloves to protect your hands while harvesting.

What do you need

• Vertical support structures
• Vegetable seeds or seedlings
• Fertilized soil
• Peat moss or perlite
• Pots
• Water
• Twine or strips of fabric
• Old sheets, rags, towels, or fabrics
• Gardening Gloves
• Small knife or secateurs