If you’re not lucky enough to have a large garden or allotment to grow fruit and veg, don’t despair, you can easily convert your patio into growing space with some planters or pots.

First, get organised
Space will be at a premium on your patio, so first of all have a clear up and get rid of any rubbish or broken/unusable pots and containers. Light will also hugely important so cut back any wayward trees or shrubs to let the maximum amount of light in.

Make your own compost
Crops in planters will need plenty of food so get yourself a compact composter to make sure you have a ready supply for them. You can use most household kitchen scraps, but if you are planting potatoes it’s best to keep potato peelings out to avoid disease spreading. You might also want to consider a wormery to produce liquid plant food.

Get a water butt.
Container plants will also need regular watering so a water butt is a worthwhile investment. You can also help to prevent water loss by lining pots with plastic and mulching to keep moisture in.

Plan your planting
It’s important to plan your planting to get the most out of a small space. Work out where the sunny spots are and where the shade falls and plant accordingly. Herbs and leafy veg (lettuce, spinach and chard) will tolerate full shade whereas tomatoes and peppers will demand full sun to have any success.

Support your plants.
If you are growing climbers (runner beans or squashes) why not use a handy wall or fence to support them as they grow. Just make sure they are firmly attached as they can be damaged if blown down by the wind.

Planter ideas.
You can get a wide range of easy to use fruit and veg planters for a small garden – some are even stackable to increase your growing space.

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