Small space gardening: 7 fast-growing vegetables for your balcony

 

Fast Growing Vegetables For Balcony: Learn the secret to growing fresh vegetables on your balcony in just 30 days. Start your kitchen garden with 7 easy vegetables like fenugreek, spinach, and coriander. Learn great tips on soilless potting mix.

With veggie prices soaring, turning your balcony into a mini-farm is smart and relaxing. The taste of homegrown fenugreek or spinach is unbeatable. We'll share secrets to a fresh harvest in 30 days.

Want quick results? Try these 7 veggies: Spinach, Fenugreek, Radish Greens, Coriander, Mustard Greens, Lettuce, and Amaranth. Most are ready for harvest in just 20-30 days!

To reduce weight on balconies, use a soilless mix. Recipe: 50% coco peat, 20% vermicompost, 10% neem cake, and 5% ash/lime. It retains more water and is lighter than soil.

Organic fertilizers are best for pots. Use vermicompost for root growth and cow dung manure for overall health. For quick results, try liquid fertilizers like seaweed extract.

For chemical-free veggies, use natural pest control. A garlic-chili spray works against armyworms. Planting marigolds repels aphids. Healthy soil also helps plants resist disease.

February and March are perfect for planting summer veggies. Grow heat-loving vines like bottle gourd and pumpkin. Plant okra when temps are above 25°C. Cucumbers also thrive in the sun.

For success: ensure 4-6 hours of sun, good pot drainage, water in the morning/evening, and harvest outer leaves first. Start small and enjoy your homegrown food in 30 days!

In October 2021, a widely publicized incident occurred on the Pakistani state-owned channel PTV Sports during the show "Game on Hai." Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar resigned from his position as a cricket analyst live on air after being told to leave the set by the host, Dr. Nauman Niaz.

How the Incident Unfolded

The tension began while discussing the performance of Pakistani bowlers following a match in the T20 World Cup:

• The Disagreement: Shoaib Akhtar was praising the talent development system in Pakistan, specifically mentioning the Lahore Qalandars. The host, Dr. Nauman Niaz, interrupted him, leading to a brief verbal spat [02:15].

• The Insult: Niaz told Akhtar, "You're being a little over-smart and I don't want to say this: if you're being over-smart, you can go. I am saying this on air." [02:38].

• The Resignation: After a commercial break, Akhtar attempted to resolve the issue, but when Niaz did not apologize, Akhtar took off his microphone and announced his resignation [06:18]. He stated that he could not continue on national television after being "insulted and treated badly" by the host [07:00].

  
  
  

Watch the Incident

You can see the full exchange and Shoaib Akhtar's explanation of the event here:

• Dr. Nauman Niaz Insults Shoaib Akhtar Full Video

The incident sparked significant backlash in Pakistan, leading to an inquiry by PTV and the temporary removal of both the host and Akhtar from the channel's programming until the investigation was completed. Dr. Niaz later issued a public apology for his behavior.

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