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Permalink Reply by Katherine V. Metz on April 18, 2011 at 10:07pm

O.K. Where is zone 9 - sounds like down south.   Tomatoes and peppers do o.k. in BIG pots - need lots of root room - the more the better - lots of sunshine and water.    Never seen okra or radishes in pots.  Radishes need to be planted real early in the spring in the ground and okra needs lots of room and heat in the ground, too.  Hope this helps you.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Paula Allen Zone 5 on April 19, 2011 at 8:21am

Katherine what about planting okra and radishes in 5 gallon buckets?  Execelent advice on this subject.  I planted 1 red seed potatoe in a 5 gallon bucket.  I also placed them in my raised bed, On a side garden plot I used the row trench method, then planted one in a recycled bag you buy for a dollor from a super market.  So It will be interesting to see how they grow. 

Permalink Reply by Katherine V. Metz on April 19, 2011 at 11:07am

I've never done that but it might work just fine - try it and let me know.

 

Permalink Reply by Dawna Emerson-Hinton on April 19, 2011 at 9:32am

I have grown veggies in black tree pots for yeas. The color helps heat up the soil and the veggies grow fast.

You can get the pots from any nursery. I have grown Tomatoes, peas ,carrots,cuks,herbs, lettace, peppers.

Use a mix of potting soil and compost,mix well. Fertilize with fish , or other organic food.

Permalink Reply by Paula Allen Zone 5 on April 19, 2011 at 9:43am

Thanks Dawna, I do have some fish fertilizer.  How much should I add in a gallon watering can.  I also have worm compost  from my worm bins.

Permalink Reply by Maggie W on April 19, 2011 at 10:16am

I've not heard of fish for fertilizer. Is it sold or do I compost it myself? Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Paula Allen Zone 5 on April 19, 2011 at 10:28am

Maggie my fish fertilizer comes in a One Quart white bottle.  It says Alaska Fish Fertilizer.  All purpose deodorized fish emulsion.  Use on all indoor and outdoor plants.  Won't burn

5-1-1-  Natural Organic Based Fish Fertilizer. 

It has the amount of tablespoons per gallon  per square ft. on the back.  Hope this helps. 

Permalink Reply by Paula Allen Zone 5 on April 19, 2011 at 10:28am

I would mix it out side or in the garage when and if you use it.  It says deodorized but it still smells. 

Permalink Reply by Maggie W on April 20, 2011 at 10:19pm

THANK YOU PAULA! Will look for it this week.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Maggie W on April 19, 2011 at 10:12am

Thanks to all responses. This really helps.  I will  try the okra in the big black containers. Radishes too, since I have the seed, but will remember early spring for next year.

Permalink Reply by Barbara on April 20, 2011 at 1:50am

I just planted some tomatos, cucumbers, watermellon, and peppers yesterday in containers. First time at trying this. Hoope they do well! I'm in zone 9/10. Just South of Tampa.

Contributing GardenerPermalink Reply by Lyn (Sydney,Aus) on April 20, 2011 at 1:33pm

Maggie, last season I put in potatoes in large drums we bought from the recycling centre. Due to their depth, they allowed the potatoes to grow deep and we could also stand the drums in the chicken run, without fear of the chickens being able to dive in and start scratching! I have also grown lots of tomatoes, Hungarian Wax peppers, spinach and other salad and asian vegs. We initially started container planting as we were building a house on our land and didn't know where we were going to establish the vegie patch, but even now that I have the patch, I still find container planting is a great method. When lining the base to stop the soil from leeching out, I use any old Chux style meshed kitchen clothes that have been thoroughly washed, as they do the job and then over a period of time break down. Also as someone else has mentioned previously, make sure you have a good composition of soil in the containers. I make mine up by mixing good quality potting mix, composted material and some manure - chicken, sheep or cow as well as some worm juice or the like. Good luck with your container planting, I am sure you will be eating the results of your plantings before you know it!

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