Gardening Grow Bag Ideas for Small space: With a little creativity and smart thinking, you can convert old flour bags into premium grow-bags. This will not only save money but will also make your home garden eco-friendly and stylish.
Nowadays home gardening is not just a hobby but has become a part of healthy lifestyle. But premium grow bags available in the market are often expensive. If you want a smart and sustainable option in a low budget, then you can prepare amazing DIY grow-bags from old Atta Bags lying at home. If made properly, these grow-bags can last comfortably for 6–12 months.
Which flour bag to use for DIY grow-bag?
- Plastic Coated Strong Flour Bag
- 10kg or 25kg thick bags
- Avoid torn or thin bags
- The thicker the bag, the more durable the grow-bag will be.
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How to Make Premium Grow-Bag (Step-by-Step)
- First clean the bag from inside. Remove flour dust completely.
- Now fold the bag double. Fold the upper part 2-3 times, this will keep the bag strong and the look will also be clean.
- Now make drainage holes. Make 4–6 small holes in the bottom. Keep in mind that drainage is necessary, otherwise the roots may rot.
- Always provide side support. If the bag is thin, you can put cardboard or old cloth inside as lining.
- To prepare the soil filling mixture, choose 40% garden soil, 30% cocopeat, 20% compost, 10% sand. This mixture will give proper nutrition to the plants.
For which plants is it best?
- Coriander
- Fenugreek – Fenugreek
- Spinach
- Tomato
- Chilli
- Brinjal
This DIY grow-bag is perfect for plants with small to medium roots.
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How to give premium look to grow-bag?
You can now wrap the jute cloth on the outside. Make a design on it with paint or fabric color and keep it on a wooden stand, it will look beautiful. This will make your balcony garden look Instagram-ready. A 12×12 inch premium grow bag is available in the market for ₹150-₹300. Whereas DIY Flour Bag Grow-Bag can be prepared almost for free or at a cost of ₹10–₹20. By making 10 bags, savings of up to ₹1500-₹2500 are possible.