How to grow Vegetables in Pots

[@tcanderson1313]

Thanks for inspiring and supporting us "micro farmers." I love knowing there are others out there who are trying their hand at growing their own food. My daughter and I enjoy your videos. We started growing mint on our terrace two years ago and have graduated to lemon verbena, rosemary, thyme, parsley, tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, white potatoes, chives, green beans, sweet and hot peppers, kale, lettuce, garlic, onions, squash, fennel, oats, watermelon, cucumbers, carrots, and now we've added grapes. Between all the veggies, my daughter has added flowers -- petunias, plumbago, roses, gardenias, and more, to attract pollinators. The formerly empty terrace is now the center of our home, where we have tea, eat lunch and meditate every day. Our visitors absolutely love it as well. So, thanks for your efforts, Lakshmi.

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Most welcome TC! So glad the video was of help and the quality of food at your home has gone up! :)

[@birendrabarik3284]

+Lakshmi Rebecca I have a terrace of 500 sqft area...Need your guidance for setting up a kitchen garden

[@lathapillai8990]

please share d techniques also ma'm

[@irened8457]

i live in surat Gujarat and i would be interested in knowing where u get ur thyme seeds

[@manjubalamahapatra8422]

Tc Anderson

[@elainecoffey9000]

Very informative video. I am beginning to grow in containers because the heavy clay soil is too hard to dig here (near Philadelphia, PA) Even my small tiller bounces off it when it is dry. Thank you.

[@FARJMOVIES]

great professional video. growing veggies at home is hobby and you can enjoy fresh organics.

[@Beesa10]

@chaiwithlaksmi Hi, I live in a terraced house in England and I have a small back garden but because it doesn't get very much sunshine I have decided to try growing vegetables in containers in my front garden. It is bare and covered with pebbles but it gets alot of sunshine. So far I have 4 big buckets of soil/compost mixture (which I still need to cut some drainage holes at the bottom of) My neighbours are looking at me like I'm crazy, but tbh I couldn't care less!

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Glad you like this video guys! :) I used sand bags around my rows of pots or at the mouth of the drain hole to prevent the soil mix from getting washed into the drains. Also, if your balcony or terrace is part of a rainwater harvesting system, then, a) you have to be careful about soil entering the water system and b) you have to avoid harmful chemicals altogether.

[@xiomara525]

Thank you for such a great video. It was easy to watch and very informative. I feel like someone has given me a gift of wealth.

[@KapilSreedhar]

i love the chat shows you make lakshmi...very informative...

[@Traptrader07]

love dis word...organic farming...tq laxmi..

[@Beesa10]

Hello Lakshmi (spelled correctly this time, forgive me), thanks, I hope so too. I've started some runner beans, tomato plants, chilis and aubergines. Quite an early stage but so far they are looking good. :)

[@milankay1952]

Very interesting indeed. I have also developed an organic terrace garden on the seventh floor of our building (In Mumbai) by recycling kitchen waste and other waste like plastic, discarded building bamboos, brick debris etc. This video will show that you can get amazing yields even in pots on a terrace. Here’s the link. Organic Terrace Gardening

[@mikemorrison281]

swiss chard grows very fast, produces a LOT of food, and will be able to harvest for months...it's one of the most efficient crops you can plant.

[@ysahhobby]

i love gardening too..

[@NeilBaylard]

I think the drainage is the problem with my plants. Thanks for the advice on the sand and rocks. I had been mixing perlite and vermiculite thinking I could work around the drainage without rocks.

[@louiseegan5001]

I'm just wondering what kind of temperatures are ideal for growing vegetables outdoors?thank you.loved the video :)

[@shinoysivan8719]

Its is very interesting and inspiring that somebody is doing this. I am not sure how can get these materials in Bangalore? I have little space in my balcony, now inspired to do something! :)

[@Gremlin2u]

im from London, its nice to see your videos helping people out. i wanna go Bangalore one day, i own a few properties in Gujarat, but never seen Bangalore before

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Shayad ek din hum bhi TV pe honge!

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Hey Louise! Glad you loved the video! The temperature varies according to type of plant / vegetable and where it is native to. You'll have to check on what's going to do well in the region that you are in. :)

[@pratiknarsikar]

Inspiring for beginner gardeners.I have planted potatoes in my container last week ,it has shooted at an amazing rate now is 15 inches tall in 7 days flat,when is the right time to harvest them,thnks

[@sandeepsrivastav5626]

Lakshmi..Req for Re-shoot..its good one..

[@juan58102]

This is awesome! Thanks

[@MrMadhavannandielath]

Thank u, La kshmi. very useful.

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Thank you. Yes, I will pass this message on to them.

[@mrseetharamank]

thank u a very useful video lakshmi thank u

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Agreed. Do you know of alternatives? I can think of soapnuts.

[@idiotsucks2]

Please do more videos. I really appreciate watching such videos - planting using recycled items. =)

[@bob78145]

Hi, very interresting vid... was wondering ... the weather looks amasing.. what season was it when you did it ??

[@vbnandu867]

Very nice video... You should have put the link of the zed foundation in the description. if they don't have a website then their contact number would help... I am planning to do this at my own home...

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

That's great Pratik! Unfortunately, there is no standard growing time. It depends on the type of potato seeds you sowed and the soil.

[@1hopefulman240]

Thanks! Great video! I learned a lot.

[@paulthomas4664]

A wonderful clip - thanks for the info !

[@isaacjacob4733]

This is great work and I encourage this . Its something a lot of houses do in Kerala already and I have seen it.great work.My only question is when you say mix soap powder with chilly isn't there chemicals in the soap and as a result I think I wouldn't call it organic.Isn't spraying compost tea an alternate option and a better one? I recently came across a company called BioBee which uses nature and other insects to naturally fight off pests.

[@sujayk5988]

thank you Lakshmi

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

I think you've got a point!

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Try lalbagh's coop garden store or any garden store for seeds and ready-mix compost and coco-peat. Soil too will be available to buy around Lalbagh

[@nataliacostard3525]

that was extremely helpful! thank you so much

[@MeezerGurlMakes]

You're so right! You should only grow food in food service or new buckets. NEVER in containers that held chemicals! Great video except for that!

[@grimbitter]

It's not just you. The audio for the intro is in stereo, but it switches to mono when the actual episode starts.

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Aha... will have to try this one!

[@GurdeepSingh-my4ed]

really nice

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Thank you Kapil!

[@akuldarji]

Thank you for inspire to helpfully tips

[@mondraymondo]

hello Lakhsmi! very nice and informative video!

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Thank you!

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

I think the objective would be to ensure that the soil remains moist, but water does not stagnate.

[@louiseegan5001]

Thank you so much :)

[@juliannevillecorrea]

thank you !

[@sairam332]

wow lakshmi...

[@lohithbmc1]

nice video to motivate starters. but its not good at all to use plastics for growing veggies because of BPA and hell no for used paint buckets lot of heavy metal contamination, the whole point of being organic will be screwed. It is always better and safe to use earthen pots for growing veggies..

[@rajanisasikumar7817]

Hi Shoba,Lakshmi,Can we do the same in a hotplace like Dubai? Probably needs more water.Duh

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

I'll put up the link!

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Thank you! :)

[@luciabakova1440]

Could you pls write in detail, how to make that chilli spray to avoid plant disease? It is little hard to understand. Thank you for making this video. :.)

[@vidheyvrao]

+Lucia Bakova She says 50 grams of chilli with 1/2 or 1 glass of water. Use the grinder/mixer to grind it well and keep aside the mixture for a day. Strain this mixture along with some soap powder/detergent, vegetable oil & water. Viola, your chilli spray to be used on the plants is ready!

[@MA-ny1dy]

I have just started vegetable garden. Can anyone help me with using grow bags? Lakshmi, can please give info on the same. Mostly about drain holes in grow bags. Where to make that and how many

[@pheadrasfall]

I hear so many good things about that coco peat/coir she used am sure easier to find in India as they produce it there ,hard to find here in southern california gonna have to mail order it in small bricks..they say it doesn't get hard or dry up like peat moss does where you can't get water to flow into your dirt in containers good for making mix for houseplants too..enviroment friendly .anyone understand about how to make that plant oil I barely could understand don't want to make it too strong or use wrong ingredients..can I use any dry chiles? how much oil /garlic etc ..

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Hey! Sorry about the delayed response. So, the plant 'oil' isn't actually oil. You just grind some chillies and let that mix soak in water overnight. Spray this water on the plants the next morning to keep bugs off. Hope that helps.

[@pheadrasfall]

thanks lots for reply ..gonna mix some up guess any dried chiles will work but wonders if hotter the better lol? just sprayed a mix of baking soda 1tb to gallon of water to spray on powdery mildew, and need a good organic way to spray pests..I do worry about ladybugs and bees though ..happy gardening all

[@isaacjacob4733]

@pheadrasfall- I'm sure you can find coconut husks somewhere or you might find it some of the Indian shops.Alternatively maybe loofas could probably be used.

[@fakrudheenahmed8082]

nice work. regards green care organics

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Hmm... I think this was in the summer

[@starautoindustries1641]

ARE YOU HARVESTING THE TOMATO FOR YOUR EVERYDAY CONSUMPTION.IF YES HOW MANY PLANTS YOU NEED FOR THAT. PL.

[@baljeet50]

where is this place my dear, I would like to migrate there......please please tell me....where in banglore?

[@mojojojo1349]

Where is sound ............? Though everyone is praising your efforts. But couldn't get anything audible except last few seconds of music.

[@ishibhoi6681]

They are definitely going to clean it dude...

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Hello @Beesa10 ! I hope you have a good first harvest! :)

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

Bangalore! Which part of the UK are you from? :)

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

There should be no problem with the audio. Please try again.

[@MA-ny1dy]

I am from Chennai

[@AlanStoneInGreece]

Yes, her audio is very weak after the intro plays. The intro comes in nice and strong but then it's very bad.

[@psychesp]

let the plants grow for about 3 months. when the leaves start turning yellow and drying out or when small fruits appear on the plant, gently check the tubers and pull out only those that are big enough. check my channel for a video.

[@Ferdinand..]

What about sunlight ? How much is needed ?

[@CostumeJewelryHome]

Chai with Lakshmi? How about wine with Lakshmi?

[@001981able]

What is the plant they demonstrated with? I cant understand what she is saying

[@azeemiqbal8049]

there is no voice in this episode

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

I doubt you need everything in perfect place in life to find a successful combination. :)

[@trustonly]

What is up with the audio I can only hear it with earphones??? Some handy tips im gunna use thanks!!!

[@lathapillai8990]

No sound in this video . plzzz check

[@ukksa5440]

I. love lakshmi

[@Chocotientje]

the re is no sound to tuis video

[@kyle1984101st420]

Will you come to America and garden for me?

[@narayananpcb369]

what about pestcides?

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

We don't recommend using pesticides, unless they are organic pesticides such as the ones suggested in the video.

[@melroydharmaratne9757]

Narayanan Pcb

[@nancygibbs8543]

there is no sound at all we can only watch but not follow can u pls rectify

[@TheProsperity4u]

Why You Should Eat Organic Food?

[@shaikajmat128]

it is not audible

[@joannaavery9217]

I can't hear a thing

[@sixstrings24]

My goodness you are beautiful. I would love to meet you. By the way this video was uploaded on my 34th birthday.

[@ravinderraju7159]

Audio is not clear.

[@sonalrathore3513]

Turn on the mic pls

[@MrFernando9414]

The audio sucks in this video.

[@gnomedster]

Is it only me our there really is some problem with the audio?

[@man.krisna.kontrkatr1586]

aavaj kaha gai

[@rahulagrawal8731]

could i mix cow dunk to the soil in the form of manure

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

+Rahul Agrawal Yes, I think you can!

[@KamatShivani]

Is it just me or did she forget to turn the mic on??

[@ChaiwithlakshmiIn]

But that 'dirt' has to be rich in nutrients.

[@armanish07626]

did u just say we can grow onions ourselves....

[@justgivemethetruth]

cute girl, nice ideas, but simplistically presented. get the old lady in there to talk about how easy it is, but it's not and there is a reason agriculture is the way it is today - corporate - but messed up. it we want to change it we have to do more than just pretend it is easy, it's not. best practices have to be developed and transmitted through the generations. not much here, we all know the plants go in the dirt and get watered! ;-)

[@p.vorganic1382]

ninuwhenKarnataka

[@VINCEGOESFISHING]

:)

[@jainroly]

Video is not audible

[@justgivemethetruth]

oxygen is not organic either but we need it to live, you are confusing the definition of organic chemisty-wise with non-toxic to humans and animals.

[@GardensofAbundance]

Dont get me wrong, but I really dint like the concept of putting oil and detergent in your 'natural pesticide'. Detergent is not organic .. !

[@mahimasaraf6135]

Voice problem, not clear ,so not hear what you both talking

[@reqs06]

LOL! London, UK, America, Banglore and Gujrat in comments! Not to mention sexy and beautiful girl. Whoever left those comments must have had some nice Sobieski or absolut vodka in them.