Urban gardens have become fashionable. They are a very good hobby, because farming is usually cheaper than buying some vegetables or fruits, we improve our health by having more fresh and natural products available, as well as being able to control the quantity or quality of fertilizers, and the list does not end here. Do you join the movement? In this post we tell you what are the best foods to grow in an urban garden.

Onion

The onion is one of the best foods to grow in urban gardens because it does not require abundant watering but rather regular watering. In addition, it does not require much care and is a vegetable that is present in all Spanish kitchens.

Lettuce

Lettuce is another of the best foods to grow in an urban garden, although it is more demanding than onions. At the irrigation level, it is especially important when the bud is formed and it requires nutrients.

Carrot

To correctly grow carrots in your urban garden, the humidity in it must be constant, otherwise the skin hardens and the root cracks. At the level of nutrients it is not too demanding.

Tomato

The tomato, another of the most common foods in Spanish kitchens, must have frequent and regular watering. The system that works best for it, in fact, is drip irrigation because it prevents the appearance of fungi.

Eggplant

If you like eggplant, you can also grow it in your urban garden, although you should know that in terms of nutrients it is quite demanding, it requires a large fertilizer and also abundant and regular watering.

Cucumber

Cucumber requires abundant irrigation and the system that works best for it is drip irrigation. For it to be in good condition, it is important to work the substrate well and add a good compost.

Pepper

The pepper, also very present in Spanish kitchens, requires plenty of water and is demanding in potassium.  

Spinach

Pepper and spinach have something in common and that is that they are demanding in terms of nutrients, although spinach demands more nitrogen. This vegetable does not require a large consumption of water, only small doses, but frequent so that the substrate is always kept moist.

Garlic

Garlic is a perfect food to grow in an urban garden because it hardly needs water, in fact, it can be grown in dry land. Nor does it require a great effort in terms of the subscriber.

Strawberries

As for fruits, the most convenient to grow in an urban garden is the strawberry, although it must be taken into account that the soil must have the optimum level of humidity (without excess or dry periods) and at a nutritional level it is demanding. After each cycle some compost should be added.

As you can see, the list of options is very long and does not end here. There are many other vegetables and foods that you can grow in your urban garden in a comfortable way. If you are starting out, practice with the most resistant and least demanding foods in terms of care, such as onions or garlic.

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The heat is coming and with it the time to get our pool ready. In this article we tell you how to do it so that you anticipate it and everything is ready for when you want to take a refreshing dip in it. Next, we show you, step by step, how to prepare the pool for the summer.

First of all, it is important to note that, in order to follow the next steps, we are counting on good winter maintenance. If so, as much as it may seem to you, the set-up of your pool will not be expensive at all.

1. Remove the pool cover

The first of the steps for setting up the pool is to remove its cover, clean it very carefully and let it dry in the open air. For safety, as well as to avoid losses due to evaporation and accumulation of dirt, it is important that we continue using it until the summer season arrives.

2. Clean the pool filters

The pool filters are one of the key parts of it, so yes or yes, they must be cleaned properly. This is done with appropriate chemicals. You also have to check the sand taking into account that if it is more than three years old, it must be changed necessarily.

3. Clean the bowl and the elements that are built into it

Another crucial part to check when setting up the pool is the pool and all the components that are integrated, such as the baskets, the grid, the skimmers or the overflow channel. It is recommended to clean them with pressurized water.

Cleaning the surface of the glass is recommended to be done non-aggressively. For example, sponges or brushes are totally discouraged. What is recommended to do to help make cleaning smooth is to use suitable descaling products. If you have underwater lighting devices, it's time to check them out.

4. Clean the bottom of the pool

You can use a robotic pool cleaner for this, although the pool must have at least 40 centimeters of water. Take advantage of this moment to check the springboards, levers or stairs, that is, if they are in perfect condition. If so, you'll just have to clean them.

5. Fill the pool

It is time to fill the pool with water. Once you do, a shock treatment is recommended to eliminate germs, bacteria and other contaminating residues with the idea of ​​doing preventive work and avoiding the development of microorganisms that can generate bad odors or be harmful to the skin. Finally, analyze the pH of the water. It has to be between 7,2 and 7,6. To adjust it, you have products on the market that will help you reduce or increase it according to what you need.

If you have followed these tips, your pool will be more than ready to face the summer and to welcome you when you want to cool off. As you can see, it is not a complicated process. The key is that we carry out good maintenance throughout the year.

The items you need for the maintenance of your pool can be found in our online store www.mundoriego.es, specifically in its section swimming pools.

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