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Common name: 'May Night' Flowering Sage
Hardiness: Zones 3 to 7
Ornamental features: Clumping, woody based habit and good basal branching. Dense spikes of small, tubular flowers. Fragrant foliage. Heat and drought tolerant.
Habit and growth rate: Upright and bushy; 18-30 inches tall by 12 inches wide
Culture: Full sun; well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established
Landscape value: Mixed borders; plant en masse as a focal point in any setting
Pest/disease information: None serious. In hot humid areas spider mites may be a problem.
Many people who live in an apartment,
condominium, or a home with very little yard do
not grow a vegetable garden because the space is
not available. Lack of yard space should not
prevent you from gardening, since many kinds of
vegetables can be easily grown in containers. If
you have an area that receives six or more hours
of sun, choose the right container for the crop,
use a good soil mix, fertilize and water as
needed and you can produce an abundance of
vegetables in a small area.
Containers are available in many different sizes, shapes, and materials. No matter which type of container you choose, clay, wood, plastic, or ceramic, be sure they have an adequate number of holes in the bottom for proper drainage. Drainage is reduced when the container is set on a solid surface such as a cement patio or wood deck. Raising the container one or two inches off the floor by setting it on blocks of wood will solve this drainage problem.
The vegetable variety you want to grow will determine the size of the container to use. Most varieties that are grown in traditional gardens can be grown in containers. Shallow rooted crops like lettuce, peppers, radishes, and herbs need a container at least 12-15" inches in diameter with an eight inch soil depth. Trellises and stakes along with larger containers like half barrels and wooden tubs can be used to produce tomatoes, squash, beans, peas and cucumbers.
It is best to use a "soil less" potting mix in your containers. In addition to draining quickly, "soil less" mixes are lightweight and free from soil-borne diseases and weed seeds. Depending on your needs, these mixes can be purchased in various sized bags. Regular fertilization applications using a complete fertilizer should be followed closely since "soil less" mixes contain little if any nutrients.
Planting and spacing requirements for most vegetables can be found on the seed packet and should be followed carefully for best results. A container can only support a certain number of plants; therefore, it is important to limit the number of plants based on the container size.
Proper watering is very important for a successful container garden. The soil in the container can dry out quite quickly so keep a close eye on the soil moisture and water as needed. The best way to water is with a watering can or sprayer attachment on a garden hose. Keep the soil uniformly moist and not saturated as over watering can be as harmful to the plants as under watering.
