It is very easy to over water young plants -Allow soil surface to be dry to the touch before watering iii. Large plants on hot summer days can wilt very rapidly -You may have to water multiple times during the day iv. Often stones or pieces of broken clay pots are placed in the bottom of the container to ensure that the holes are not blocked by the growing media iii. If good drainage is maintained in the container than it is hard to overwater. Soil in containers can become quite hot especially when exposed to full sun or when dry iii.
Different vegetables require different temperatures for germination and growth.
Cucumbers f. Sufficient light and the correct photoperiod. Make sure that buildings or other structures are not shading plants too much -Most vegetables do best in full sunlight ii. Root area a. Is the critical factor in container gardening b. Reduces the potential for pest problems iii.