My balcony lettuce forced me to choose between more plants or a chair

I had a 3-foot space left and picked a second planter box over keeping my little stool. Got a whole extra harvest of buttercrunch before it got too hot. Anyone try those compact stacking planters to save floor space?

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craig.parker7mo ago

Disagree, fresh lettuce beats a stool for me every single time.

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singh.cole7mo ago

Honestly I'd keep the stool every time. Having a spot to sit and actually enjoy the balcony is worth more than a few extra leaves. Those stacking planters are a pain to water properly anyway.

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alexlewis6mo ago

Totally agree with @singh.cole, a good stool makes the whole space usable. Trying to grow food in tight spots often ends up being more work than just buying lettuce. That balcony chair is where you actually relax and enjoy your morning coffee, which is the whole point of having the balcony. Sacrificing comfort for a handful of greens you have to baby just doesn't make sense.

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