Whilst this topic may seem like one that does not need any explanation or guidance, I can assure you that people often get this wrong and then wonder why what they plant in them either does not grow or dies.

So, what is there to know about planting in pots?

When we are talking edibles like vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, regardless of whether they are plastic, concrete, or terracotta, they all need a good scrub and wash. Pots can harbour diseases, viruses and pathogens that can be harmful to plants you grow in them, so this is a particularly important step.

This podcast is also available as a blog post here: https://zaszambia.wordpress.com/2021/07/10/planting-in-pots/