vegetable gardening tips for beginners/kitchen gardening tips/terrace kitchen garden

The rainy season is the best time to start a kitchen garden in containers as you will get more results with less effort.

The size of the container is very important because the bigger the container, the more space the roots of the vegetable plants have to spread, leading to better growth and health of the plants.

Yes, you can use old containers like big thermocol boxes, drums, or even empty bags of rice and wheat by filling them with soil.

The soil should be light, crumbly, and nutrition-rich. It's important to have a good mix of garden soil, organic matter, and if necessary, add components to make the soil porous and well-draining.

You can layer a mix of garden soil, brown waste (like dry leaves or cardboard), and green waste (like kitchen scraps) in the container. Over time, this will compost and create a rich growing medium for the plants.

Yes, using good quality hybrid seeds can result in very good and quick results. Hybrid varieties often have characteristics that make them more suitable for container gardening.

You can use organic pesticides like Neem oil solutions regularly. If the infestation is beyond organic control, you could consider using chemical pesticides sparingly on affected areas. Regularly inspecting your plants and manually removing pests can also reduce the need for pesticides.