{"id":87284,"date":"2022-05-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/urban-gardening-in-the-city\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T15:09:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:09:57","slug":"how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"How to start an urban garden and its benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today in <strong>how to make an urban garden<\/strong> and its advantages, we show you the different options you have at your fingertips, so you can <strong>grow<\/strong> your own <strong>vegetables<\/strong> and aromatic plants on your <strong>window, balcony, patio, terrace, or plot of land<\/strong>, simply and without the need for a large investment\u2014the choice is yours!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of <strong>organic urban farming<\/strong> is characterized by being developed in an unusual environment, such as the <strong>open spaces<\/strong> offered by the buildings we live in, like small windows, balconies, terraces, or even light wells. The idea behind these types of urban gardens is to <strong>make the most of any corner<\/strong> that receives a viable amount of light to create green spaces.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adb8fa06b225\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adb8fa06b225\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Advantages_of_an_urban_garden\" >Advantages of an urban garden<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Advantages\" >Advantages:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#How_to_make_an_urban_garden\" >How to make an urban garden?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Where_will_I_grow\" >Where will I grow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#What_can_I_use_as_a_container\" >What can I use as a container?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Reusable_elements\" >Reusable elements:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Self-made\" >Self-made:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Buying_the_container\" >Buying the container:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#How_many_plants_or_vegetables_do_I_grow_per_tray\" >How many plants or vegetables do I grow per tray?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Plants_that_need_more_than_15_L_of_substrate\" >Plants that need more than 15 L of substrate:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Plants_that_need_less_than_15_L_of_substrate\" >Plants that need less than 15 L of substrate:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Plants_that_need_less_than_5_L_of_substrate\" >Plants that need less than 5 L of substrate:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Plants_that_need_less_than_1_L_of_substrate\" >Plants that need less than 1 L of substrate:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#The_Substrate\" >The Substrate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Example_of_what_a_good_substrate_should_contain\" >Example of what a good substrate should contain:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#How_to_make_our_own_urban_garden\" >How to make our own urban garden?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Urban_garden_assembly\" >Urban garden assembly:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_urban_gardens\" >Frequently asked questions about urban gardens<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#How_many_hours_of_sun_does_an_urban_garden_need\" >How many hours of sun does an urban garden need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#How_deep_should_the_containers_be\" >How deep should the containers be?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#What_plants_are_suitable_for_starting_an_urban_garden\" >What plants are suitable for starting an urban garden?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#What_substrate_is_best_for_an_urban_garden\" >What substrate is best for an urban garden?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/#How_is_an_urban_garden_maintained\" >How is an urban garden maintained?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_an_urban_garden\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of an urban garden<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating our own urban garden brings with it a <strong>significant number of advantages,<\/strong> ranging from the most important, which is our health, to the more ephemeral, such as money. On the other hand, <strong>it costs practically no effort<\/strong> to maintain, and the satisfaction one feels when eating their own vegetables is priceless. These reasons make <strong>growing our own food<\/strong> at home something <strong>therapeutic, healthy, and ecological<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/huerto-bancales-madera-1024x461.png\" alt=\"c\u00f3mo hacer un huerto hurbano en bancales de madera\" class=\"wp-image-245688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/huerto-bancales-madera-1024x461.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/huerto-bancales-madera-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/huerto-bancales-madera-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/huerto-bancales-madera-1536x691.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/huerto-bancales-madera-1200x540.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/huerto-bancales-madera-1320x594.png 1320w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/huerto-bancales-madera.png 1870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages\"><\/span><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>We improve our diet<\/li>\n\n<li>We improve our health<\/li>\n\n<li>We develop organic farming<\/li>\n\n<li>We create a small ecosystem<\/li>\n\n<li>We entertain ourselves and learn<\/li>\n\n<li>We distract our minds with tasks that are beneficial to us<\/li>\n\n<li>We become more aware of nature<\/li>\n\n<li>We reuse and recycle different materials<\/li>\n\n<li>We achieve significant financial savings<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ventajasdecultivo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_an_urban_garden\"><\/span><strong>How to make an urban garden?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making our own urban garden is <strong>very simple<\/strong>; you just have to <strong>follow the instructions below<\/strong> and in a short time, you will be harvesting your own vegetables and aromatic flowers. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So that you can better plan your own home garden, we are going to indicate <strong>point by point the most important aspects<\/strong> you need to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you start, remember that <strong>the final investment depends on you,<\/strong> since on one hand, <strong>you can reuse the vast majority of materials<\/strong> needed, <strong>or<\/strong> if you prefer, <strong>you can buy everything<\/strong>, which is more comfortable but less fun. Although you know what they say: to each their own.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_will_I_grow\"><\/span><strong>Where will I grow?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>choice<\/strong> is probably the <strong>most important<\/strong>, as to obtain good results, it is necessary for our future garden to <strong>receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight<\/strong>. Space in this case is the least of it, as depending on our possibilities, it can be larger or smaller. Therefore, we just have to look for a <strong>well-lit and ventilated space<\/strong> and adapt to the possibilities offered by our balcony, terrace, or plot. Once we have this clear and have chosen our growing area, let&#8217;s move on to the next point.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardiner-neumaticos-reutilizados-1024x461.png\" alt=\"jardinero en neum\u00e1ticos reutilizados\" class=\"wp-image-245694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardiner-neumaticos-reutilizados-1024x461.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardiner-neumaticos-reutilizados-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardiner-neumaticos-reutilizados-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardiner-neumaticos-reutilizados-1536x691.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardiner-neumaticos-reutilizados-1200x540.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardiner-neumaticos-reutilizados-1320x594.png 1320w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardiner-neumaticos-reutilizados.png 1870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_as_a_container\"><\/span><strong>What can I use as a container?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this sense, we have several options: we can <strong>reuse different types of materials<\/strong> <strong>and use them as pots or containers,<\/strong> buy the pot we like best directly, provided it is ideal for the vegetable we are going to grow in it, or <strong>make the containers ourselves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reusable_elements\"><\/span><strong>Reusable elements:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this sense, we can <strong>use anything that can hold the substrate<\/strong> and that does not wear out easily due to inclement weather, such as rain and intense sun.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Plastic vegetable crates<\/li>\n\n<li>Fish crates<\/li>\n\n<li>Orange crates<\/li>\n\n<li>Styrofoam coolers<\/li>\n\n<li>Cloth potato sacks<\/li>\n\n<li>Tires<\/li>\n\n<li>Wooden crates<\/li>\n\n<li>Old clothes (sweatshirts, sweaters, jeans)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"rlbp rlbp--grid rlbp--two ppgbo_row\"     data-rlbp-list=\"blog:how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\"     data-rlbp-post=\"87284\"\n     data-rlbp-slug=\"how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\"\n     data-rlbp-cart=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/index.php?fc=module&#038;module=rlblogproducts&#038;controller=cart\"\n     data-rlbp-host=\"www.gbthegreenbrand.com\"\n          data-rlbp-ff=\"0\" data-rlbp-locale=\"en-US\"\n     data-rlbp-t=\"{&quot;adding&quot;:&quot;Adding\\u2026&quot;,&quot;cart&quot;:&quot;View cart&quot;,&quot;oos&quot;:&quot;Out of stock&quot;,&quot;error&quot;:&quot;Could not add&quot;,&quot;add&quot;:&quot;Add to cart&quot;,&quot;ship_free&quot;:&quot;Free shipping&quot;,&quot;ship_from&quot;:&quot;Free shipping from \\u20ac0&quot;,&quot;ship_left&quot;:&quot;%s left for free shipping&quot;,&quot;ship_done&quot;:&quot;\\u2713 Your order ships free&quot;,&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%s\\\/seed&quot;,&quot;goto&quot;:&quot;Product %1$d of %2$d&quot;}\">\n        <div class=\"rlbp__frame\">\n                <div class=\"rlbp__track\">\n                            <div class=\"rlbp__item product\" data-rlbp-id=\"3870\" data-rlbp-ipa=\"88405\"\n                     data-rlbp-url=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2J0aGVncmVlbmJyYW5kLmNvbS9zcXVhcmUtcGxhbnQtcG90cy8zODcwLXNwZWNpYWwtYXV0b2Zsb3dlcmluZy1mbG93ZXJwb3QtMjAuaHRtbA==\"\n                                          data-rlbp-item=\"{&quot;item_id&quot;:&quot;Maceta especial autoflorecientes&quot;,&quot;item_name&quot;:&quot;Reinforced Square Flowerpot&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:1.9699999999999999733546474089962430298328399658203125,&quot;item_brand&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;item_category&quot;:&quot;Square Plant Pots&quot;,&quot;item_variant&quot;:&quot;88405&quot;}\" data-rlbp-currency=\"EUR\">\n                    <span class=\"rlbp__badge\">-22%<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"rlbp__img clickproducttitleblog rlbp-o\" role=\"link\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rlbp-u=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2J0aGVncmVlbmJyYW5kLmNvbS9zcXVhcmUtcGxhbnQtcG90cy8zODcwLXNwZWNpYWwtYXV0b2Zsb3dlcmluZy1mbG93ZXJwb3QtMjAuaHRtbA==\" data-rlbp-blank=\"1\">                                                                            <img class=\"rlbp__pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/45027-home_default\/special-autoflowering-flowerpot-20.jpg\" alt=\"Reinforced Square Flowerpot\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\">\n                                                                                            <\/span>                    <div class=\"rlbp__body\">\n                        <div class=\"rlbp__info\">\n                        <a class=\"rlbp__name product_name clickproducttitleblog\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/square-plant-pots\/3870-special-autoflowering-flowerpot-20.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reinforced Square Flowerpot<\/a>                                                                            <div class=\"rlbp__stars\">\n                                <span class=\"rlbp__star\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605<\/span>\n                                <strong>5.0<\/strong>\n                                <span class=\"rlbp__count\">(51 reviews)<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                        <div class=\"rlbp__price\">\n                            <span class=\"rlbp__now\">\u20ac1.97<\/span>\n                            <del class=\"rlbp__old\">\u20ac2.52<\/del>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"rlbp__pills\" role=\"radiogroup\" aria-label=\"Choose option\">\n                                                                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"rlbp__pill\" role=\"radio\" aria-checked=\"true\" data-v=\"88405\" data-p=\"\u20ac1.97\" data-pv=\"1.97\" data-n=\"0\" data-o=\"\u20ac2.52\" data-d=\"22\" data-i=\"\" data-u=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2J0aGVncmVlbmJyYW5kLmNvbS9zcXVhcmUtcGxhbnQtcG90cy8zODcwLXNwZWNpYWwtYXV0b2Zsb3dlcmluZy1mbG93ZXJwb3QtMjAuaHRtbA==\">11L<\/button>\n                                                                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"rlbp__pill\" role=\"radio\" aria-checked=\"false\" data-v=\"95896\" data-p=\"\u20ac2.25\" data-pv=\"2.25\" data-n=\"0\" data-o=\"\u20ac3.00\" data-d=\"25\" data-i=\"\" data-u=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2J0aGVncmVlbmJyYW5kLmNvbS9zcXVhcmUtcGxhbnQtcG90cy8zODcwLXNwZWNpYWwtYXV0b2Zsb3dlcmluZy1mbG93ZXJwb3QtMjAuaHRtbA==\">14<\/button>\n                                                                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"rlbp__pill\" role=\"radio\" aria-checked=\"false\" data-v=\"88415\" data-p=\"\u20ac2.99\" data-pv=\"2.99\" data-n=\"0\" data-o=\"\u20ac3.99\" data-d=\"25\" data-i=\"\" data-u=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2J0aGVncmVlbmJyYW5kLmNvbS9zcXVhcmUtcGxhbnQtcG90cy8zODcwLXNwZWNpYWwtYXV0b2Zsb3dlcmluZy1mbG93ZXJwb3QtMjAuaHRtbA==\">18 L<\/button>\n                                                                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"rlbp__pill\" role=\"radio\" aria-checked=\"false\" data-v=\"88407\" data-p=\"\u20ac3.83\" data-pv=\"3.83\" data-n=\"0\" data-o=\"\u20ac4.50\" data-d=\"15\" data-i=\"\" data-u=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2J0aGVncmVlbmJyYW5kLmNvbS9zcXVhcmUtcGxhbnQtcG90cy8zODcwLXNwZWNpYWwtYXV0b2Zsb3dlcmluZy1mbG93ZXJwb3QtMjAuaHRtbA==\">25L<\/button>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"rlbp__buy\">\n                                                                                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"rlbp__btn verproducto clickaddtocartblog\" data-rlbp-add>Add to cart<\/button>\n                                <div class=\"rlbp__cartmsg\" aria-live=\"polite\" hidden><\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"rlbp__item product rlbp__item--hover\" data-rlbp-id=\"2902\" data-rlbp-ipa=\"102189\"\n                     data-rlbp-url=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2J0aGVncmVlbmJyYW5kLmNvbS9yb3VuZC1wbGFudC1wb3RzLzI5MDItdHVidWxhci12ZGwtY29udGFpbmVyLmh0bWw=\"\n                                          data-rlbp-item=\"{&quot;item_id&quot;:&quot;Maceta tubular VDL&quot;,&quot;item_name&quot;:&quot;VDL Flower Pots&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:0.5100000000000000088817841970012523233890533447265625,&quot;item_brand&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;item_category&quot;:&quot;Round pots&quot;,&quot;item_variant&quot;:&quot;102189&quot;}\" data-rlbp-currency=\"EUR\">\n                    <span class=\"rlbp__badge\">-15%<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"rlbp__img clickproducttitleblog rlbp-o\" role=\"link\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rlbp-u=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2J0aGVncmVlbmJyYW5kLmNvbS9yb3VuZC1wbGFudC1wb3RzLzI5MDItdHVidWxhci12ZGwtY29udGFpbmVyLmh0bWw=\" data-rlbp-blank=\"1\">                                                                            <img class=\"rlbp__pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/45035-home_default\/tubular-vdl-container.jpg\" alt=\"VDL Flower Pots\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\">\n                                                                            <img class=\"rlbp__pic2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/45035-home_default\/tubular-vdl-container.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                                                    <\/span>                    <div class=\"rlbp__body\">\n                        <div class=\"rlbp__info\">\n                        <a class=\"rlbp__name product_name clickproducttitleblog\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/round-plant-pots\/2902-tubular-vdl-container.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VDL Flower Pots<\/a>                                                                            <div class=\"rlbp__stars\">\n                                <span class=\"rlbp__star\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2605<\/span>\n                                <strong>5.0<\/strong>\n                                <span class=\"rlbp__count\">(5 reviews)<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                        <div class=\"rlbp__price\">\n                            <span class=\"rlbp__now\">\u20ac0.51<\/span>\n                            <del class=\"rlbp__old\">\u20ac0.60<\/del>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"rlbp__pills\" role=\"radiogroup\" aria-label=\"Choose option\">\n                                                                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"rlbp__pill\" role=\"radio\" aria-checked=\"true\" data-v=\"102189\" data-p=\"\u20ac0.51\" data-pv=\"0.51\" data-n=\"0\" data-o=\"\u20ac0.60\" data-d=\"15\" data-i=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/45035-home_default\/tubular-vdl-container.jpg\" data-u=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2J0aGVncmVlbmJyYW5kLmNvbS9yb3VuZC1wbGFudC1wb3RzLzI5MDItdHVidWxhci12ZGwtY29udGFpbmVyLmh0bWw=\">1.4<\/button>\n                                                                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"rlbp__pill\" role=\"radio\" aria-checked=\"false\" data-v=\"94283\" data-p=\"\u20ac0.74\" data-pv=\"0.74\" data-n=\"0\" data-o=\"\u20ac0.87\" data-d=\"15\" data-i=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/45036-home_default\/tubular-vdl-container.jpg\" data-u=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2J0aGVncmVlbmJyYW5kLmNvbS9yb3VuZC1wbGFudC1wb3RzLzI5MDItdHVidWxhci12ZGwtY29udGFpbmVyLmh0bWw=\">2 L<\/button>\n                                                                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"rlbp__pill\" role=\"radio\" aria-checked=\"false\" data-v=\"71713\" data-p=\"\u20ac1.16\" data-pv=\"1.16\" data-n=\"0\" data-o=\"\u20ac1.37\" data-d=\"15\" data-i=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/45037-home_default\/tubular-vdl-container.jpg\" data-u=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2J0aGVncmVlbmJyYW5kLmNvbS9yb3VuZC1wbGFudC1wb3RzLzI5MDItdHVidWxhci12ZGwtY29udGFpbmVyLmh0bWw=\">3,5 L<\/button>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"rlbp__buy\">\n                                                                                            <button type=\"button\" class=\"rlbp__btn verproducto clickaddtocartblog\" data-rlbp-add>Add to cart<\/button>\n                                <div class=\"rlbp__cartmsg\" aria-live=\"polite\" hidden><\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-made\"><\/span><strong>Self-made:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make our own pots, we only <strong>need a couple of wooden boards<\/strong> or slats, some <strong>nails<\/strong> or screws, a <strong>screwdriver<\/strong>, a <strong>hammer<\/strong>, and to let our imagination run wild\u2014it&#8217;s that simple.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wooden pallets<\/li>\n\n<li>Broken wooden shelves<\/li>\n\n<li>Broken wooden crates<\/li>\n\n<li>Slats or boards cut to size<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buying_the_container\"><\/span><strong>Buying the container:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this sense, we have a <strong>wide variety<\/strong> of containers for cultivation. Always try to <strong>choose the one that best adapts to the needs of the plants<\/strong> you are going to grow in it.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pots<\/li>\n\n<li>Vertical systems<\/li>\n\n<li>Rectangular planters<\/li>\n\n<li>Growing tables<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important fact: Each vegetable variety<\/strong> grown <strong>has specific space needs for its root system<\/strong>, so you will have to adapt your choice to the type of vegetable you want to grow. If you don&#8217;t want to complicate this choice, the ideal is to work with <strong>pots or containers that are at least 20\u201325 cm<\/strong> deep. This way, we can grow a wide variety of plants.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cantidadsustrato\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_plants_or_vegetables_do_I_grow_per_tray\"><\/span><strong>How many plants or vegetables do I grow per tray?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a very important question, as <strong>we cannot<\/strong> just start <strong>growing every cutting that comes to mind<\/strong> without knowing the space each one needs for its proper development. To make this choice easier, we are going to show you what <strong>amount of substrate this small variety of vegetables needs<\/strong>, which we have selected for the occasion. This information can be provided at the same place where you buy the cuttings, although it never hurts to have the information.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plants_that_need_more_than_15_L_of_substrate\"><\/span><strong>Plants that need more than 15 L of substrate:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tomatoes<\/li>\n\n<li>Eggplants<\/li>\n\n<li>Beans<\/li>\n\n<li>Peppers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plants_that_need_less_than_15_L_of_substrate\"><\/span><strong>Plants that need less than 15 L of substrate:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lettuce<\/li>\n\n<li>Spinach<\/li>\n\n<li>Arugula<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plants_that_need_less_than_5_L_of_substrate\"><\/span><strong>Plants that need less than 5 L of substrate:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mint<\/li>\n\n<li>Strawberries<\/li>\n\n<li>Rosemary<\/li>\n\n<li>Thyme<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardinera-balcon-1024x461.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardinera-balcon-1024x461.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardinera-balcon-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardinera-balcon-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardinera-balcon-1536x691.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardinera-balcon-1200x540.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardinera-balcon-1320x594.png 1320w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jardinera-balcon.png 1870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plants_that_need_less_than_1_L_of_substrate\"><\/span><strong>Plants that need less than 1 L of substrate:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Small radishes<\/li>\n\n<li>Beets<\/li>\n\n<li>Garlic<\/li>\n\n<li>Carrots<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>These are <strong>guidelines<\/strong>, so good results can be obtained by growing these same vegetables in smaller containers.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sustrato\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Substrate\"><\/span><strong>The Substrate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The substrate is one of the <strong>fundamental parts<\/strong> for success in creating our own urban garden,<strong> just as sun and water are<\/strong>. Therefore, it must be of the <strong>best possible quality.<\/strong> To obtain a quality substrate, we can buy one directly with the ideal characteristics, or we can <strong>make it ourselves<\/strong>, which is more educational and fun.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To create a quality substrate, it must have a <strong>spongy texture<\/strong> that allows for proper <strong>oxygenation<\/strong> of the roots and <strong>just the right water retention<\/strong>; it must have a <strong>stable pH<\/strong> of around <strong>6.5<\/strong> and a certain amount of <strong>nutrients<\/strong> so that the plant can feed progressively.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_of_what_a_good_substrate_should_contain\"><\/span><strong>Example of what a good substrate should contain:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/humus-de-lombriz\/8663-humus-de-lombriz-boom-nutrients.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worm castings<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li>Perlite<\/li>\n\n<li>Coconut fiber<\/li>\n\n<li>Peat mix<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Every so often, <strong>we will have to add food<\/strong> so that the substrate does not run out of nutrients; for this, we can use worm <strong>castings<\/strong> by applying them to the <strong>surface and mixing them with the substrate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, there are also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/sustratos\/5991-caja-de-compostaje-380l.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>composters<\/strong><\/a>, which allow us to <strong>make use of the organic waste<\/strong> we accumulate daily in the form of organic fertilizer, which is an excellent <strong>natural alternative to feed our urban garden<\/strong> and become self-sufficient.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"propiohuerto\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_our_own_urban_garden\"><\/span>How to make our own urban garden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make our own urban garden, <strong>we are going to use plastic crates<\/strong> for transporting fruit; if they can all be the same size, even better. We will also need a <strong>pack of zip ties<\/strong>, a piece of <strong>mosquito netting<\/strong>, a piece of <strong>plastic<\/strong>, the <strong>substrate<\/strong>, and the <strong>cuttings<\/strong> or plants we want to grow.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>List of materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>8 plastic fruit crates<\/li>\n\n<li>1 pack of zip ties<\/li>\n\n<li>1 piece of mosquito netting<\/li>\n\n<li>1 piece of plastic<\/li>\n\n<li>4 bags of substrate or 200 liters of our own mix<\/li>\n\n<li>Different types of cuttings and aromatic plants (we will choose these once we have the pots assembled)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once we are clear on the necessary materials, let&#8217;s move on to the creation of this type of growing table.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Urban_garden_assembly\"><\/span><strong>Urban garden assembly:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Face the crates and visualize how you are going to place them. In this case, we are going to join 4 of them to create a good growing surface.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Now we have to secure the structure with the help of the zip ties; first, we will make the upper part with 4 crates and the lower part or base with the other 4 remaining crates. (The base is designed to raise the height of the garden a bit so we can work more comfortably).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Place the mosquito netting in one of the crates, pressing it towards the bottom, and cut it, leaving several centimeters of excess at the top. Repeat this operation with the 3 remaining crates.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Do the same with the plastic; face it and trim it, leaving a few centimeters of excess.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The <strong>mosquito netting<\/strong> is used to help ensure <strong>the substrate is not lost through the side holes<\/strong> and to allow for proper ventilation. The <strong>plastic<\/strong> is used to help <strong>keep the water retained in the substrate for longer<\/strong> so it is not lost through the sides and bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Place the base made with the 4 plastic crates and put the large pot we just created on top.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Fill each of the 4 plastic crates carefully and break up the large pieces of compacted substrate with your own hands.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Press the substrate down slightly and water it superficially.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Now is the time to buy the plants we already had in mind; for this, we have to go to our nearest garden center and buy the plants as cuttings. Remember that each plant has specific space needs for its roots, so you have to adjust your purchase according to the space you have created.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> Distribute and transplant the cuttings, trying to make them look harmonious and decorative; water little by little, and our urban garden is ready.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> From here on, you will have to <strong>perform maintenance tasks<\/strong> and apply solid organic nutrients every so often.<\/p>\n\n<style>\n    .accordion-container {\n      width: 100%;\n      margin: 0 0 20px;\n      clear:both;\n    }\nh3.accordion-titulo {\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n    margin-top: 2%;\n}\n    .accordion-titulo {\n      position: relative;\n      display: block;\n      padding: 10px 20px;\n      font-size: 18px;\n      font-weight: 300;\n      border: 1px solid #000;\n      color: #000;\n      text-decoration: none;\n      cursor: pointer;\n    }\n    .accordion-titulo.open {\n      color: #00ab8e;\n      border-color: #00ab8e;\n    }\n    .accordion-titulo:hover {\n      color: #00ab8e;\n      border-color: #00ab8e;\n    }\n    .accordion-titulo span.toggle-icon:before {\n      content:\"+\";\n    }\n    .accordion-titulo.open span.toggle-icon:before {\n      content:\"-\";\n    }\n    .accordion-titulo span.toggle-icon {\n      position: absolute;\n      top: 6px;\n      right: 20px;\n      font-size: 26px;\n      font-weight:bold;\n    }\n    .accordion-content {\n      display: none;\n      padding: 20px;\n      overflow: auto;\n      font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;\n      font-size: 16px;\n    }\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n   h3.accordion-titulo {\n    padding-right: 12%;\n   }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<script>\n    jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n      $(\".accordion-titulo\").click(function(){\n\n        var contenido = $(this).next(\".accordion-content\");\n          \n        if(contenido.css(\"display\")==\"none\") { \/\/open\n          contenido.slideDown(250);\n          $(this).addClass(\"open\");\n        }\n        else { \/\/close\n          contenido.slideUp(250);\n          $(this).removeClass(\"open\");\n        }\n                  \n      });\n    });\n<\/script>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-container\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" style=\"width: 80%; max-width: 100%\">\n\n  <h2 style=\"width: 100% !important;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_urban_gardens\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about urban gardens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n  <div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"accordion-titulo\" style=\"width: 100% !important;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_hours_of_sun_does_an_urban_garden_need\"><\/span>How many hours of sun does an urban garden need?\n      <span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n      <div itemprop=\"text\">\n        An urban garden should receive <b>at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily<\/b>. It is also advisable to place it in a ventilated area and adapt the chosen plants to the amount of light available.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"accordion-titulo\" style=\"width: 100% !important;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_deep_should_the_containers_be\"><\/span>How deep should the containers be?\n      <span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n      <div itemprop=\"text\">\n        As a general reference, containers with a <b>minimum depth of 20 to 25 cm<\/b> are recommended. However, the necessary volume will depend on the root development of each species.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"accordion-titulo\" style=\"width: 100% !important;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plants_are_suitable_for_starting_an_urban_garden\"><\/span>What plants are suitable for starting an urban garden?\n      <span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n      <div itemprop=\"text\">\n        <b>Lettuce, spinach, arugula, strawberries, and aromatic plants<\/b> like rosemary or thyme are simple options. Before planting them, you must check the space and the amount of substrate each one needs.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"accordion-titulo\" style=\"width: 100% !important;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_substrate_is_best_for_an_urban_garden\"><\/span>What substrate is best for an urban garden?\n      <span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n      <div itemprop=\"text\">\n        It should be <b>spongy, airy, and capable of retaining moisture without becoming waterlogged<\/b>, with a pH close to 6.5. A suitable mix can include peat, coconut fiber, perlite, and worm castings.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"accordion-titulo\" style=\"width: 100% !important;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_an_urban_garden_maintained\"><\/span>How is an urban garden maintained?\n      <span class=\"toggle-icon\"><\/span>\n    <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <div class=\"accordion-content\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n      <div itemprop=\"text\">\n        It is necessary to regularly monitor <b>watering<\/b>, remove damaged parts of the plants, and check for the appearance of <b>pests<\/b>. You should also periodically replenish the substrate&#8217;s nutrients using worm castings, compost, or other appropriate fertilizers.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div><div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today in how to make an urban garden and its advantages, we show you the different options you have at your fingertips, so you can grow your own vegetables and aromatic plants on your window, balcony, patio, terrace, or plot of land, simply and without the need for a large investment\u2014the choice is yours! This\u2026 <span class=\"leermas\" onclick=\"window.location.href='https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-start-an-urban-garden-and-its-benefits\/'\">Continue reading<\/span ><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":245720,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","yasr_overall_rating":0,"yasr_post_is_review":"","yasr_auto_insert_disabled":"","yasr_review_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[256,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-marijuana-news","category-noticias-marihuana"],"yasr_visitor_votes":{"stars_attributes":{"read_only":false,"span_bottom":false},"number_of_votes":1,"sum_votes":5},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87284","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87284"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87284\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":245715,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87284\/revisions\/245715"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/245720"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}