There this often question thrown about how root vegetables can be grown in plant containers, as many considered growing root vegetables in plant containers as something that seems odd or even inconceivable. However, it will surprise you that with the right positioning and care it is very easy and beneficial to grow root vegetables in plant containers. Root vegetables are known to be underground plant parts that can be eaten by humans as food, and generally, root vegetables are storage organs, and they are enlarged to store energy in the form of carbohydrates.
In terms of space, most root vegetables grow well in a garden with the usage of plant containers and these root vegetables include radishes, onions, beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, and also potatoes. Root vegetables such as radishes may do well in small plant containers while others such as carrots, onions, and beets will require large plant containers. And when we talk about sweet potatoes and potatoes, these will need a larger amount of space than every other root vegetable, such as very large plant containers or bags that could be trashcans or trash bags. Asides from the space that is needed for ensuring the proper growth of these root vegetables in plant containers, it also requires applying the proper care that is needed. It is known that all root vegetables are prone to well-drained, loose, and fertile soil.
Usage of potting soil if you are planting from seed, and they require deep and regular watering to enhance the growth of the root atleast an inch of water must be given in a week. Ensure that you take out weed too to avoid too much competition with the plant. When it is about three to four weeks, you will need to also thin the seedling and ensure that you follow adequately the instrctions and directions on your seed package to determine the amount of space that it will require. Another important thing that will make growing root vegetables in plant containers worth is knowing when to harvest them that is why it is important to pay attention to the instruction part of what should be included in is how long it will take for it too mature as you won't see the veggies to tell if they are ripe or not.
