From the choice of material to the use of alternative fertilizers, the list contains recommendations for making a home garden in quarantine


Globe +A home garden is a great alternative to have vegetables, legumes and spices always at hand, especially in quarantine. And the best thing: starting it or improving it is not difficult nor does it require a lot of manpower.

Some basic care, such as soil, watering and lighting, are essential for the production of the food you want to have in your home. 

But where to start? From the choice of material to tricks to avoid pests, Globo Rural separated 7 tips for a functional home garden.

How to begin 

vegetable garden-orchard-plants (Photo: Pxhere / CreativeCommons)
HOMEMADE VEGETABLE GARDEN IS A GOOD CHOICE FOR PANDEMIC TIMES (PHOTO: PXHERE / CREATIVECOMMONS)

Little space is not an obstacle: gardens can be built in any size, whether in a backyard, on old furniture or even in a corner of the apartment's balcony. The amount of light, water received and measures against pests are fundamental recommendations. Check out how to get started by clicking here .

Choice of material

In houses and apartments, which have reduced spaces, the recommended are gardens that can be made of PET bottles or even vertical, made of wood. Hanging gardens have also gained adherents, even serving as a decoration.

What are the best vegetables? 

rucula-arugula (Photo: Pixabay / Reinaldocdi / Creative Commons)
ARUGULA PLANTED (PHOTO: PIXABAY / REINALDOCDI / CREATIVE COMMONS)

From lettuce to arugula, there are certain vegetables that adapt best in small spaces, ideal to be planted in the desired corner at home. Watercress and cabbage, among other vegetables, are also  alternatives for your garden.

And the condiments? 

It is not only vegetables that make a beautiful garden. If you are passionate about spices, or just want to add flavor to your dish, click here to learn how to plant and what are the best condiments for your corner.

Avoid pests

Make a regular inspection of the garden (Photo: Creative Commons)
MAKE A REGULAR INSPECTION OF THE GARDEN (PHOTO: CREATIVE COMMONS)

They are part of the plantation, but can be avoided and combated in natural, healthy ways, without using agrochemicals and without having to give up cultivation. Find out how to avoid them by clicking here.

Make a homemade repellent for your garden

Like pests, insects can also bother planting in your home. With simple recipe, fight them correctly by clicking here.

Use alternative fertilizers

Earth and fertilizer (Photo: iStock / Map / Disclosure)
HOMEMADE FERTILIZERS CAN BE AN ALTERNATIVE TO INDUSTRIALIZED FERTILIZERS (PHOTO: ISTOCK / MAP / PRESS RELEASE)

The use of fertilizers is part of the planting process. Thus, alternatives to industrialized fertilizers are very welcome, in which all recipes can be made at home and applied to small gardens. Find out how to do it by clicking here.