One pot, endless possibilities: choose the perfect cultivation for your balcony

Vegetables, herbs, lavender or flowers? Discover how a single Jocondo pot can turn your balcony into a green oasis tailored to you. Complete guide, practical tips and FAQ.

One pot, a thousand ways to live green

Not everyone has a garden. But everyone can have a green space that speaks of who they are. This is the philosophy behind Jocondo: a smart growing system that adapts to your lifestyle, your spaces and — above all — your desires.

Whether you dream of picking tomatoes ripened on your balcony, breathing in the scent of fresh basil every morning, immersing yourself in the relaxing purple of lavender or making colours explode in every corner with flowers, Jocondo is the tool that lets you do it, with a single pot.

No two balconies are the same. And there shouldn't be two identical Jocondos. That's why we have designed a modular ecosystem that adapts to your choices, not the other way around.

Why pot growing is changing our relationship with greenery

We live in increasingly dense cities, in ever smaller spaces. Yet the need to reconnect with nature has never been stronger. Across Europe, more than half of urban households now grow plants at home or on their balconies, and the number keeps rising.

Growing in pots is no longer a fallback: it is a conscious choice. It means bringing greenery into your daily life without sacrificing practicality. It means having control over what grows, without depending on a patch of land. In a word: freedom.

Jocondo takes this freedom to the next level: thanks to its intelligent irrigation technology and modular design, even those without green thumbs can achieve extraordinary results.

Four worlds, one pot

We have identified four main directions for your Jocondo. Four different ways of interpreting greenery, all possible with the same pot. Which one is yours?

💚 Vegetables

From seed to plate, without leaving home.

🌿 Herbs

The scent of the earth within arm's reach.

💜 Lavender

An oasis of colour and wellbeing on your balcony.

🌸 Flowers

Colours and beauty that transform every space.

💚 Vegetables: your miniature urban garden

Growing vegetables on your balcony has never been easier. With Jocondo, you can bring cherry tomatoes, peppers, courgettes, aubergines and fresh salads to your table — harvested by you. The intelligent substrate and automatic irrigation system guarantee your plants the water and nutrients they need, even when you're away for the weekend.

What to grow: cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, dwarf courgettes, cut-and-come-again lettuce, radishes, strawberries.

Tip: alternate fast-growing vegetables (like radishes and lettuce) with longer-cycle crops (tomatoes, peppers) for continuous harvests throughout the season.

🌿 Herbs: fragrance always at hand

Basil, mint, rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano: herbs are the most immediate way to bring fragrance and flavour into your kitchen. They grow well in pots, require little maintenance and reward you with generous harvests throughout the growing season.

With Jocondo, you can create a complete herb corner: plant your favourite herbs in dedicated modules and enjoy the scent that wafts every time you pass by your balcony.

What to grow: Genovese basil, peppermint, prostrate rosemary, lemon thyme, common sage, oregano.

Tip: keep mint in a separate module: it is a very invasive plant that tends to take over its neighbours.

💜 Lavender: wellbeing and colour in one gesture

Lavender is not just beautiful to look at: it is a plant with a thousand benefits. Its scent has relaxing properties, keeps insects away, and its dried flowers perfume wardrobes and rooms for months. In a pot, lavender creates a visually striking focal point, with its characteristic purple contrasting beautifully against the silvery green of its leaves.

Growing lavender in Jocondo means having a corner of Provence on your balcony, without needing a garden or particular skills.

Recommended varieties: Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender), Lavandula stoechas (French lavender), Lavandula dentata (fringed lavender).

Tip: lavender loves full sun and well-drained soil. Place your Jocondo in a south-facing spot and do not over-water.

🌸 Flowers: let beauty explode

Sometimes the bravest choice is also the simplest: growing flowers for the pure pleasure of beauty. Petunias, geraniums, begonias, busy lizzies: with Jocondo you can create spectacular compositions that change with the seasons, turning your balcony into a living canvas.

You don't need to be an expert gardener: the Jocondo system takes care of irrigation, leaving you the pleasure of choosing the colours and combinations that best represent you.

What to grow: petunias, geraniums, begonias, marigolds, calendula, nasturtiums, pansies.

Tip: combine flowers of different heights to create visual depth: trailing plants at the edge, upright flowers in the centre.

How to choose the right cultivation for you

There is no one right answer: there is the right answer for you. Here are some questions that can help you decide:

• How much time do you want to invest? Herbs require very little maintenance; vegetables need a bit more attention, especially at harvest time.
• How much sun does your balcony get? Vegetables and lavender love full sun (at least 6 hours a day), while many herbs and some flowers tolerate partial shade.
• What is your goal? Do you want to put something of your own on the table? Choose vegetables. Want to perfume your home? Go for herbs or lavender. Want to impress whoever sees your balcony? Go for flowers.
• What season are you starting in? Spring is perfect for almost everything. In summer, you can still sow quick-cycle salads and herbs. In autumn, think about winter flowers like pansies.

And remember: with Jocondo, you can always change your mind. The system's modularity lets you reconfigure your green space whenever you want. A herb garden today, an explosion of flowers tomorrow: the choice is always yours.

Frequently asked questions

What vegetables can I grow in a Jocondo pot?

Jocondo is perfect for short-to-medium cycle vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, peppers, dwarf courgettes, compact aubergine varieties, cut-and-come-again lettuce, radishes, strawberries and dwarf beans. The intelligent irrigation system ensures the right water supply even for the most demanding plants.

How often do I need to water herbs in Jocondo?

The Jocondo automatic irrigation system manages water intelligently. As a reference: Mediterranean herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage) need moderate watering, about every 2-3 days during the growing season. Basil and mint prefer moister soil. The beauty of Jocondo is that you can forget about it: the system does everything for you.

Does lavender in a pot need a lot of maintenance?

No, lavender is surprisingly easy to manage in a pot. It needs full sun, little water (avoid over-watering to prevent root rot), and an annual prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape. With Jocondo, the risk of water stagnation is minimised thanks to the intelligent drainage system.

Which flowers are best suited for growing in pots on a balcony?

The most suitable flowers for balconies are those with a compact habit and abundant flowering: petunias, geraniums, begonias, marigolds, calendula, nasturtiums and pansies. For very sunny balconies, choose hardy varieties like marigolds and purslane. For partly shaded balconies, begonias and impatiens are ideal.

Can I change my cultivation type during the year?

Absolutely. Jocondo's modularity was designed precisely for this: you can start spring with a herb garden, move to tomatoes and peppers in summer, and finish autumn with seasonal flowers. The modules are independent, so you can change part of your setup without disrupting everything.

Is Jocondo suitable for people who have never grown anything?

Jocondo was designed specifically for absolute beginners. The automatic irrigation system eliminates the main worry for newcomers — "am I giving too much or too little water?" — and the intelligent substrate provides the necessary nutrients. No experience needed: just the desire to watch something of yours grow.

Your Jocondo, your rules

There is no one right way to grow. There is your way. And Jocondo was created precisely for this: to give you a tool that bends to your needs, not the other way around.

Whether you choose vegetables, herbs, lavender or flowers — or a mix of all four — there is a Jocondo just waiting to come to life on your balcony.

Discover the Jocondo system and start growing your green space, exactly as you have always imagined it.