What to plant in an urban garden

There are some vegetables that are a safe bet in any urban garden, and it is that who does not use things like onion or tomato almost daily? Here we are going to mention some of the most common vegetables to plant in an urban garden , which will brighten up a large number of dishes and meals with their flavor.

Onion

• Irrigation: onion is a popular crop that does not need great care. It is a very rustic plant, which does not require abundant watering, although it does require frequent watering. Despite this, it is advisable to reduce the frequency of watering while the bulb is forming, as this will dry out better.
• Substrate: You do not need very rich substrates, although you do need a large volume of substrate.
• Sowing: Sows well during late winter and early fall. The harvest will take place about 4 months after sowing. In this other gardening guide we explain when and how to sow and plant onions .

Tomato

• Watering: it is better to water very often and in small amounts than the other way around. In fact, the ideal is to apply drip irrigation.
• Substrate: The star of almost any urban garden is quite demanding on the substrate. It needs soils that are very rich in organic matter, so you will have to enrich the soil with compost or worm castings, in addition to providing a large amount of substrate.
• Sowing: its sowing time is between winter and early spring. It is harvested in about 3 months. In these other AgroCorrn articles we give you instructions on When and how to plant tomatoes and How to plant and grow cherry tomatoes , one of the most common in urban gardens.

Lettuce

• Irrigation: it needs frequent irrigations and with certain abundance.
• Substrate: lettuce is a crop that needs a substrate with a good amount of organic matter:
• Sowing: it can be sown practically all year round except the coldest winter months, and harvested between 3 and 9 weeks later, depending on the variety. Learn in this other post when and how to plant lettuce .

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• Irrigation: garlic stands out for its low need for water, and can be grown without any irrigation depending on the climate.
• Substrate: it is not demanding with the nutrients of the substrate, so it is very comfortable to maintain.
• Sowing: it is planted throughout the winter and harvested about three months later. Here we talk about When and how to plant garlic and When and how to plant garlic .

These are some of the aromatic herbs that you can grow in your urban garden :

• Parsley: Parsley is widely used as an ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, and it has a huge number of uses and properties. It can be planted in practically any type of substrate, since it is not demanding on nutrients. It needs a lot of sun exposure and moderate watering. It can be planted in spring or summer and is harvested about 3 months later, when the plant has about 10 cm of stem.
• Basil: This aromatic plant grows best in loose soils rich in organic matter. Basil can be grown both in semi-shade and in full sun, and requires frequent and moderate watering, without flooding. Sow in spring and harvest before the plant reaches 20 cm in height.
• Thyme: thyme needs well-drained soils and direct sun exposure. You do not need to enrich its substrate with a lot of organic matter, and do not add compost. Watering should also be moderate, without overdoing it. It is planted in late winter, and can be harvested as it is consumed, for most of the year.
• Mint: Mint grows healthier in soils with good moisture, even if they don’t have great drainage. It does not require a lot of light, but it does require frequent watering. The ideal is to sow it in spring to be able to harvest its tender shoots in summer.
• Rosemary: this highly rustic shrub needs great exposure to sunlight, as well as loose, sandy soil with good drainage. It is one of the few plants that appreciate abundant and spaced waterings, allowing the substrate to dry. Rosemary can be planted and harvested throughout the year, although if you want it for infusions, it is advisable to do it in flowering.
• Lavender – Lavender is known for its ability to adapt to virtually any type of soil. It doesn’t need much watering other than planting, and can actually survive without watering at all in many climates. It can be sown in spring, once the cold has passed, and it can be harvested every year in spring from the second flowering, pruning its flower stems.

To finish this guide on what to plant in an urban garden on a terrace, garden or balcony, we recommend you take a look at our other guides on How to make an urban garden at home and How to make vertical gardens , in which you can also create urban gardens, especially with aromatic plants.

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