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Balcony Gardening

Apartment balcony garden

10 years ago

Hello! My apartment has a screened-in balcony and I am trying to grow a variety of items including yellow peppers, lettuce, rosemary and onions. I have them in two long plant holders on the edge next the screen, but they aren't really growing. Some of them are just growing small amounts but others are just wilting. I am new to gardening so I was just wondering about gardening tips for my situation in general?

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Where do you live? It might not be a good time for growing anything.

And did you sow seeds or plant plants?

This is a very slow forum. You might do better asking on the Vegetable Forum here on Garden Web.
ScreenPrinter Joe
10 years ago
You may be overwatering with not a while lit of sun either. Cut back on watering and see if that helps some. Also full sun is 6 hours so keep in mind for future planta
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zzackey
10 years ago
It might be too cold to grow rosemary. That plant likes warm weather.

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