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    Growing out of Containers

    Hi all

    Could you grow tomatos, potatoes, carrots and lots more out a container that looks like this http://img.alibaba.com/photo/5171097..._Container.jpg
    Thanks
    Daniel
    (RoadCar)
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    They should be ok as long as you put some holes in the bottom for drainage.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by RoadCar View Post
      Hi all

      Could you grow tomatos, potatoes, carrots and lots more out a container that looks like this http://img.alibaba.com/photo/5171097..._Container.jpg
      Thanks
      Daniel
      (RoadCar)
      I'm going to try growing carrots in one of my black recycling boxes this year as they've failed two years running up at the lottie. (Nasty soapy taste - don't know the cause)

      My recycling box looks exactly like your container except that it does have holes drilled in the bottom.
      Forbidden Fruits make many Jams.

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      • #4
        Definitely with holes in the bottom. I've had lovely carrots, radishes, beetroot in boxes like that.
        Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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        • #5
          I grow all my veg in just about any container I can get my hands on.
          Location....East Midlands.

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          • #6
            and don't forget to take off the lid

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            • #7
              Yes, you can use almost anything as a container to grow in so long as you make some drainage holes :-) Flower buckets from Morrisons are a big fave on here

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              • #8
                Only a beginner here, but could the transparency of the box not be an issue?
                Consider the daffodil. And while you're doing that, I'll be over
                here, looking through your stuff.

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                • #9
                  Im grow toms and spuds in containers.
                  Dont judge a plant by it's pot.

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                  • #10
                    Spuds grown in Tesco square flower pots with holds drilled around the outside 1" from the base, then filled with chippings and compost
                    aka Neil

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                    • #11
                      nice size for tomatos aubergines or chillies i would think
                      don't be afraid to innovate and try new things
                      remember.........only the dead fish go with the flow

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                      • #12
                        It's always worth checking out Wyevales used pots and boxes bin. I got 30-40 biggish pots from there last year. Similar new ones inside were £1 a pop.

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                        • #13
                          Thank you all for your comments how many holes should I put in the bottom and should I put anything under the container as well?.
                          Thanks
                          Daniel
                          (RoadCar)

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                          • #14
                            I'd imagine that 10 millimetre holes about 3 inches apart should do the trick.

                            Probably worth putting some broken crocks in the bottom to help with drainage as well when you fill it.

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                            • #15
                              Mustard, if you are worried you can always line the container with black plastic.

                              And when your back stops aching,
                              And your hands begin to harden.
                              You will find yourself a partner,
                              In the glory of the garden.

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