Creating your own urban garden at home can be an exciting and rewarding activity. Although the best months for planting are February and March, You can still make your own by growing vegetables and greens that can be planted in summerNext, we'll tell you what you should keep in mind when setting up your urban garden.
It is important to find a space in your home that receives enough sunlight during the day, preferably at least 6 hours of direct light. It can be a balcony, terrace or patio. At the same time, it is important to decide what type of urban garden you want to grow. You can opt for individual pots, planters or raised growing tables.
A drawer, a table, and paint.
To make your planter you will only need the following materials:
- A wooden drawer
- A plastic tarp
- All-purpose primer La Pajarita
- Chalk Paint de La Pajarita
- Ultra-matte varnish La Pajarita
- Land and seeds
The show begins
For any project, it is very important to follow the steps, respect the drying times, and choose the right material.
- Start by cleaning the drawer and making sure it's free of grease and accumulated dirt. You can use our Aquaclean, which is perfect for removing grime.
- Apply a coat of all-purpose primer. La Pajarita and let it dry completely.
- Paint the drawer and legs (if you want the raised Urban Garden) with at least two coats of paint and let it dry
- Once dry, apply a coat of Ultra Matte Varnish. La Pajarita and let it dry
You'd already have your garden ready to assemble, but what if we add some flair to the box?
- Print on a sheet of paper with a laser printer the drawings or designs you want to tattoo on the surface.
- Use our Photo Transfer to fully personalize your Urban Garden
Prepare the box well to put the soil in.
It is very important to properly insulate the inside of the drawer to prevent water leaks when you water your vegetables.
We recommend that you spread plastic tarpaulins or plastic bags (construction type) well inside the drawer so that there are no leaks with the soil and it can be kept moist and watered over time.
Once these plastic barriers are in place, pour the soil inside and your terrarium is ready.
You can also paint accessories and tools like flowerpots or watering cans with our products. They'll look great!
It's almost ready!
Screw the drawer securely to the base (we recommend a height close to your hips for easier handling of soil and products).
Place the furniture in a clear area with natural light and start growing!
Here's a list of vegetables to plant now that summer is coming:
- Lettuce: You can plant them in late spring and early summer since they can be harvested after 60 days. If you are a beginner, we recommend that you start with this type of vegetable.
- Tomatoes: The seeds are planted in spring so that the harvest can be collected in the months of July and August. Of course, they require a little more skill and care than most vegetables since you have to put canes next to each plant at an approximate height of 2 meters to carry the weight of the fruits.
- Pumpkins: They need a lot of sun to grow so it is advisable to plant it in summer. Of course, if you want to plant pumpkins make sure you have plenty of space.
- Eggplants: These vegetables also need a lot of sunlight for their growth. Eggplant can grow a lot so it is important to control the space.
- Peppers: It is planted in summer and the harvest begins between August or September. This vegetable has many types so keep in mind what variety you want when planting it.
- green beans: You can sow it in spring and summer, so it can be harvested from mid-summer until almost October. It is important to keep in mind that beans need frequent watering.
