Having a
vegetable garden at home is a habit that many Brazilians are adopting and recommending. In addition to having
organic products , produced with love and care by one's own hands, caring for vegetation can be therapeutic. As incredible as it may seem,
having a vegetable garden at home or even in an apartment is possible and practically without exception. Of course, depending on the space you have, this will give you more or less opportunity to vary the plantings.
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Apartments - which tend to be smaller and often without balconies - can have space to create small vegetable gardens in the kitchen and grow herbs. But be careful: it is important to ensure that the necessary care is taken, especially when it comes to the entry of light into the room. . Advantages of having a vegetable garden at home
Investing in a vegetable garden at home is a way to get closer to nature in a much more intimate way, after all, you are the one who will have the job of watering, pruning and identifying any problems related to the vegetable.
It is also a way to avoid
consuming industrial products . Brazilian crops are increasingly suffering from the use of pesticides to speed up production. These foods sold in the market, therefore, can be harmful to health in the long term, especially in terms of hormones. This was revealed by a
study carried out by Fiocruz , which concluded that the
consumption of pesticides can contribute to the development of cancer. , bring forward the first menstruation and even reduce fertility.
Finally, plants as a whole bring comfort to environments and renew the energy of the home.
How to make a vegetable garden at home
Now that you’re convinced of how having a
vegetable garden at home can be advantageous in many ways, we’ve put together a short step-by-step guide on how to set one up. Check it out!
1- Define a suitable space
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As we have already said, small spaces should not be excluded when it comes to
setting up a vegetable garden at home . It is possible to invest in planters, pots (clay or plastic) or even improvised products used in everyday life, such as ice cream tubs. The important thing is , is how you will create them. It can be done in any corner of your home that has good natural lighting, so that it is in contact with the sun for 2 to 4 hours. Furthermore, it is important to invest in a container that has holes in the base, thus preventing the roots from rotting.
2- Choose the vegetables
Basil, mint, parsley, peppers and many other foods (even more robust ones like tomatoes, lettuce and carrots) can be planted. But again: it is important to think about the space you will have available. In the case of
basil , for example, it is a plant that needs to be pruned regularly and also requires contact with strong sunlight.
Oregano, on the other hand, prefers milder temperatures and needs moderate and constant watering. This means that it is important Study the vegetables you intend to plant individually, as each one reacts to the environment in a certain way.
3- General care
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Having a watering routine, creating (or buying) fertilizer and strengthening the plants and, above all, being patient with their growth and development are the real secret to having a vegetable garden at home.
The tip is to invest in fertilizers every 20 days and water regularly. Discover this and other sustainable practices on CASACOR's Instagram:
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