What You Need:
Laundry baskets with holes (for drainage)
Liner (optional: landscape fabric or an old cotton cloth)
Potting soil (rich in organic matter)
Compost or natural fertilizer
Seeds or seedlings of:
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Onions
Lettuce
Cucumbers
Peppers
Sunny space (balcony, garden, rooftop, etc.)
Steps:
Prepare the Basket:
Line the inside if needed to hold soil but allow drainage.
Make sure there are holes at the bottom for excess water.
Fill with Soil:
Add a mix of compost and potting soil.
Fill about 2/3 full for root crops like potatoes; fill completely for others.
Planting:
Potatoes: Plant 3-4 seed potatoes, cover with 10 cm of soil. Add more soil as they grow.
Tomatoes: Plant one seedling deep, burying 2/3 of the stem for strong roots.
Onions: Place onion sets or seedlings 5 cm apart.
Lettuce: Scatter seeds or plant seedlings 10 cm apart.
Cucumbers: 2-3 seeds near the center. Provide a small trellis or stake.
Peppers: Plant one seedling in the middle.
Watering:
Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Water more during hot weather.
Sunlight:
Place in a sunny spot (6-8 hours of sun per day).
Care:
Add compost every 2-3 weeks.
Prune tomatoes and cucumbers if needed.
Watch for pests.
Enjoy!