{"id":7923,"date":"2025-05-28T14:10:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T12:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varietatslocals.org\/?p=7923"},"modified":"2025-05-28T14:10:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T12:10:35","slug":"small-scale-gardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/horts-a-petita-escala\/","title":{"rendered":"Small-scale gardens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"line-height:2\">You don&#039;t need a large plot of land to grow food. With a little creativity, it is possible to set up small-scale vegetable gardens on a terrace, balcony or patio. In addition, if we use <strong>local varieties<\/strong>, we ensure that the plants are well adapted to our climate and we promote agricultural biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#039;s everything you need to know to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddfa 1. <strong>Choose the space and observe the light<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunlight is key to the success of your garden:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\"><strong>Direct sun<\/strong> (minimum 5-6 h\/day): ideal for tomato plants, peppers, eggplants and fruit plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\"><strong>Partial shade<\/strong> (3-4 h\/day): perfect for lettuce, spinach, parsley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> observe the path of the sun throughout the day and take advantage of the walls facing south or southeast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udeb4 2. <strong>Containers and vessels: everything can be a flowerpot<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reuse almost any container, as long as it has <strong>drainage<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Clay pots, planters, fruit boxes, old buckets or growing bags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">For plants with deep roots (like tomato plants or carrots), use containers of at least <strong>30 cm deep<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">For watering, use saucers under the pots to prevent water from being lost too quickly, but empty them if it rains a lot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf31 3. <strong>The substrate: the heart of your garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the culture is in containers, a substrate is needed <strong>light, rich and with good water retention<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\"><strong>Basic mix<\/strong>: 50% compost, 30% coconut fiber or topsoil, 20% worm humus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Mix a little of <strong>perlite, coarse sand or small gravel<\/strong> to improve drainage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Partially renew the substrate each season, especially if you have had pests or demanding crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3c 4. <strong>What can you grow?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:2\">The crops <strong>more suitable<\/strong> for small spaces are <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/winter-2\/onion\/\">onions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/winter-2\/winter-lettuce\/\">lettuce<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/winter-2\/spinach\/\">spinach<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/summer-2\/flowers-and-aromatics\/\">parsley<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/winter-2\/carrot-and-radish\/\">carrot<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/summer-2\/flowers-and-aromatics\/\">alphabet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/summer-2\/flowers-and-aromatics\/\">flowers like perpetual<\/a>yes\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:2\">Those that require a little more space are the <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/summer-2\/eggplant-and-pepper\/\">eggplants<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/summer-2\/tomatoes-2\/\">tomatoes <\/a>i <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/summer-2\/eggplant-and-pepper\/\">peppers<\/a>, although its growth can be controlled somewhat to reduce the space used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:2\">The crops that <strong>they cannot<\/strong> to sleep <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/summer-2\/melon-and-watermelon\/\">melons<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/summer-2\/melon-and-watermelon\/\">watermelons<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/summer-2\/vegetables\/\">many beans<\/a>, and some <a href=\"https:\/\/varietatslocals.org\/en\/product-category\/seeds\/winter-2\/cabbage-and-cauliflower\/\">cabbages and cauliflowers<\/a>, since they are plants that tend to spread out a lot or occupy a lot of surface area to develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca7 5. <strong>Irrigation and maintenance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\"><strong>Regular watering<\/strong>: in summer, you need to water almost every day. Better early in the morning or in the evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\"><strong>Avoid excess water<\/strong>: check that the substrate dries out a little between waterings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Contribute <strong>liquid worm humus or compost infusion<\/strong> every 2-3 weeks to maintain nutrients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc1b 6. <strong>Pests and cures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even on a balcony, pests can appear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Aphids, whitefly or fungi \u2192 spray with potassium soap or horsetail extract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Mosquitoes in the substrate \u2192 let the top layer dry before watering again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">You can plant <strong>calendula, basil or mint<\/strong> to protect other plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udeb4 7. <strong>Take advantage of vertical space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Hang planters on the wall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Use recycled shelves or pallets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:2\">Add stakes for climbing plants like beans or miniature cucumbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1e 8. <strong>Enjoy the process.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:2\">Creating a vegetable garden on your balcony or patio is a way to connect with the natural cycle, reduce waste and have fresh food on hand. It also allows you to experiment with traditional varieties and rediscover authentic flavors.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No cal tenir un gran terreny per cultivar aliments. Amb una mica de creativitat, \u00e9s possible muntar horts a petita escala en una terrassa, un balc\u00f3 o un pati. A m\u00e9s, si utilitzem varietats locals, ens assegurem que les plantes estiguin ben adaptades al nostre clima i fomentem la biodiversitat agr\u00edcola. 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