Smart Spaces
It doesn’t matter how much space you have, if you want to grow some of your own it can be done literally anywhere, even in a window box. You just need to be smart, and I don’t mean three piece suit smart either.
In order to see if you can grow something of use in the space you have, you have to research what grows well in the conditions and settings you have. One thing to be on the lookout for if you lack space but not enthusiasm is dwarf plants. Many seed companies are producing them now and this allows more and more people to grow at home in what would appear to be less than adequate space.
There are a few plants to avoid as they do take up quite a bit of space and these include celery, Brussels sprouts, squashes (unless they are of the climbing variety) and main crop potatoes. Also to help you save money if you like a certain type of vegetable that is considerably more expensive than the majority of other it is worth considering planting one or two of those as it will save you money in the long run.
Things like beans and pea are especially good for growing at home as they taste so much better fresh, the sugar in them remains for a short while but soon turns to starch which is why they tend to taste bland, even if they are meant to be ‘fresh’. Some of the better beans/peas to try include runner beans, French beans, peas and broad beans.
Quick growing plants are usually the best, as things like parsnips and leeks can take a long time to grow. Be prepared, once you have harvested one batch be ready to plant the next straight away, that way you’ll soon be on your way to another tasty harvest of freshly grown and picked vegetables.
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