Using Plastic Bottles as containers
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farah fayyaz
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Using Plastic Bottles as containers
I have some empty bottles of mineral water.their size is 5 litres.i want to utilize these for growing veggies.Can any body guide me in this matter that what can i grow in them. 
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Farhan Ahmed
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Re: Size of a pot
Yes you can use them.... just ensure that you make at least half a dozen drain holes as plastic tends to retain water. drainage is very important. You can start your own new threads for queries.....
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farah fayyaz
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Re: Size of a pot
No, i can't .it would be better if any body suggest me some vegetables of the season for these 5 litres bottles.farhan137 wrote:Yes you can use them.... just ensure that you make at least half a dozen drain holes as plastic tends to retain water. drainage is very important. You can start your own new threads for queries.....
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Farhan Ahmed
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Re: Size of a pot
Thanks, Mr.Farhan.I will sow chillies in these containers,InshaAllah.
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Re: Size of a pot
Kaleem saheb gardening is a passion for everyone involved in it. I enjoy the restlessness inherent in any hobby. Masha'Allah the forum is full of energetic and enthusiastic people! 
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Re: Using Plastic Bottles as containers
This is quite creative. Well done 