Container GrowingGrow Bags
Setting Up Grow Bags for a Productive Terrace Garden
Choosing the right grow bag size, drainage layering, and watering rhythm for container vegetables in Indian summers.
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1
Match bag size to the crop
Use 15x15 inch bags for brinjal, okra, and chillies; 12x12 inch bags for leafy greens and herbs; deeper 18-inch bags for root vegetables.
2
Layer for drainage
Add a 2 inch base layer of broken terracotta shards or coconut husk before filling with your potting mix to prevent waterlogging.
3
Use a balanced potting mix
Blend garden soil, compost, and coco peat in equal parts, with a handful of neem cake mixed in for pest resistance.
4
Water by feel, not by schedule
Check moisture 2 inches below the surface before watering — grow bags dry faster than ground soil, especially on exposed terraces.
Agronomist Tips
- Elevate bags slightly on bricks to improve drainage and airflow underneath.
- Rotate bag position weekly if sunlight is one-directional on your terrace.
- Reuse potting mix across two seasons by refreshing with fresh compost.