The invention discloses a method for cultivating plants on the basis of a small amount of mediums. The method comprises the following steps: firstly, carrying out ground treatment, digging holes in the ground, then filling the holes with a medium, and finally
sowing seeds or
transplanting seedlings, and carrying out
plant cultivation. Plastic cloth or
seedling pots for containing the medium are laid into the holes after the holes are drilled, in addition, the plants are conveniently taken out from the holes together with the medium finally, and then self-growth plants can be obtained. By adopting the method disclosed by the invention, the medium is used in a
natural environment of soil to cultivate plants, so that the ambient temperature of the soil can be effectively utilized to cultivatethe plants, in addition, the medium is prevented from excessive
moisture loss, and soil insects and diseases can be completely insulated; the self-growth plants cultivated by using the method disclosed by the invention have the self-growth capability, and can grow automatically after one batch of the plants are
cut and eaten, and customers can
cut and cook the plants instantly, so that freshnessof edible products can be ensured, and a balcony vegetable garden can be constructed in a family.