Turning plastic bottles into plant base is one of the most popular ways to reuse them. The reason is simple. These plant beds are super easy to make, and great to hang inside the house and place in the garden. This is an enjoyable activity that my kids and I wait for every months.
And, here are 25 herbs, veggies, and fruits to grow in plastic bottles I would like to share today. Basil, parsley, spinach, garlic, spring onion,.. there are many for you to try. As a homemade food lover, I really enjoy the process of grow and harvest these greens on my own. I have healthy vegetables and herbs to eat and also bring “greener” view to my house.
If you decorate these planters impressively, you can definitely place them at your working desk. Some even help prevents mosquitoes and ants. Let’s dive right in!
#1 Basil
You can grow basil both indoor and outdoor at any time. When planting basil in plastic bottle, you should use potting soil. And, don’t forget to place your bottle at the sunniest place of your home.
#2 Garlic
It’s better to grow garlic in big plastic bottles as it has a bulb at the end. You should water it every day. You can start with its bulbs.
#3 Strawberries
If you do not have a sunny pot to grow strawberries, just do it with a plastic bottle. It still works, and you even grow it at any time. When the plant starts to produce fruits, you should harvest them immediately after they ripen. It needs space to make new fruit.
#4 Oregano
Oregano can be easily grown in plastic bottle. It’s additionally grow fast in a raised bed garden. You can start with its seeds.
#5 Rosemary
It’s easy to plant rosemary in plastic bottle. When planting, you should add a bit acidic and dry soil at the bottom to make your herbs grow better. And, don’t forget to water them when the soil is too dry.
#6 Pepper
Pepper are better to grow in big plastic bottle. You start with the seeds or seedling. The later will save you a lot of time.
#7 Spinach
Spinach is one of the easiest and fastest-growing vegetables in plastic bottle. Just make sure to place your bottle in nice shady place or indoor.
#8 Sage
It’s better to place sage bottle outside. This herbs loves sun light to grow.
#9 Parsley
As parsley one of the most common herbs, it’s great to grow it on your own. You can do it with a plastic bottle and seeds.
#10 Thyme
Along with basil, oregano, sage, and parsley, thyme is an easy herb to grow in small containers like plastic bottle. Just make sure not to overwater them.