Growing Spices

In cities, there is an  increasingly reduction of area of ​​properties and, consequently, lack of space. However, the desire to grow spices and other crops is overcome by the use of vases. For this, some care should be observed:

Choose where to place the vase, give preference where there is sunlight in the morning; Prefer pots made from clay or ceramic, they allow plants to breathe better; they also need holes, to allow a good drainage, this will help in proper development of your plan; Put a tray underneath the vase, so that there be the excess of water; Drizzle the vase cautiously, careful to avoid any excesses, because the soaked earth could harm your plant ; it is therefore necessary to control the humidity level, control pests and do not use chemicals, because its flavor will be consumed. The secret for your plants to look good and nice is to mimicry the conditions of their natural spaces.

This was sent to me by Paulo Eberhardt, my friend and enthusiast of urban growth 

Plant your potatoes!

It does not require technical knowledge, as they grow by themselves
With a wooden box and fertilized soil, you can produce up to 100 kg of potatoes in 4 m²

Planting potatoes:

Take small potatoes, put them in contact with moist soil in a row;
Fertilize the soil with compost (organic) for gardens;
Leave the soil damp, don't over water;
After a few days the potatoes begin to sprout;
The buds start to grow right in to the soil;
In three months you will begin to harvest your organic potatoes!




source: http://www.dicasverdes.com/2009/04/plante-batata-em-casa-com-pouco-espaco/