How to grow tomatoes at home on the balcony?

To grow tomatoes, you do not need to have a land plot outside the city. City apartment owners can harvest tomatoes on their balconies. True, they may not be enough for winter preparations, but it is quite possible to satisfy the needs of a family of 4 with summer vegetable salads. You can grow tomatoes on a balcony with and without glazing, slightly changing the way you care for plants.

Content:

1. What varieties of tomatoes to choose for growing on the balcony
2. Seed preparation for sowing
3. Growing seedlings
4. Transplanting seedlings
5. Caring for tomatoes on the balcony
6. Diseases of tomatoes
7. Growing tomatoes on a non-glazed balcony

What varieties of tomatoes to choose for growing on the balcony

On the balcony, you can plant any tomatoes: undersized and tall, early, medium and late ripening varieties. But you need to take into account the possibilities of the balcony.Since it is impossible to allocate sufficient area for a garden with tomatoes on it, you should choose the varieties that are most suitable for growing in a limited space. For example, if you plant tall, late-ripening tomatoes, the bushes will take up a lot of space, and the fruits will have to wait until August. In addition, the developed root system of such tomatoes requires a large volume of soil, which is difficult to provide in a small balcony.

Low-growing tomatoes for the balcony:

• Pearl. The height of an adult bush reaches only 40 cm, the fruits are round, small, grow in clusters of up to 7 pieces. They have a sweetish pleasant taste;
• Angelica. Early ripening tomato variety, ideal for growing on the balcony. The ripening period from germination is approximately 80 days. Fruits are ovoid with a sharp tip at the end, of medium size, growing in clusters of 6-10 pieces;
• Minibell. Early ripe tomatoes with a short growing season. Fruits are red, small, grow in clusters, ripen almost simultaneously;
• Florida Petite. A low-growing early-ripening variety, fruiting lasts only 3 weeks, but during this time several dozen red, sweet-tasting salad tomatoes can be harvested from one bush.

Popular varieties for the balcony garden are cherry tomatoes. In size and shape, they really look like large cherries. Fruiting profusely, in long clusters, they are red, yellow, pink and even black. Cherries are grown not only for the purpose of obtaining delicious tomatoes, they are very effective and are often used for decorative landscaping of balconies.

Cocktail tomatoes are a spicy novelty from breeders. Their fruits are slightly larger than cherry tomatoes, suitable for canning, fresh consumption and making pizza and other dishes. Cocktail tomato bushes are tall, require a lot of land to grow, and have good yields.

Balcony cocktail tomatoes:

• Butterfly. Fruits are elongated and beautifully shaped with a smooth surface. On highly branched inflorescences, more than 20 small tomatoes of a bright red-raspberry color can grow;
• Romantic. A high-yielding variety, the bush grows up to 1.6 m in height, the fruits are of the correct rounded shape, weighing about 50 g;
• Ballerina. Also a tall variety of tomatoes, it produces fruits of an unusual pear-shaped, bright pink color.

Seed preparation for sowing

To remove the first fruits of tomatoes in June, you can start preparing seeds for sowing in February. If several varieties of tomatoes are taken for cultivation, they should not be mixed - each variety goes through the preparatory stage separately. In order not to confuse the varieties, each of them is signed.

Seed preparation:

• A solution of light pink potassium permanganate is being prepared, seeds are dropped into it and etched for 3 hours;
• You can replace potassium permanganate with the chemicals Fitosporin and Trichodermin. They have a bactericidal and fungicidal effect and destroy carriers of diseases on seeds, the presence of which cannot be visually determined;
• After disinfection, the seeds are treated with biostimulants that increase germination and revive the damaged seed. For biostimulation of tomatoes, Epin-Extra and Zircon preparations are used;
• The seeds are placed in a humid environment (moistened cloth) and left on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator for 2 days. Hardening will prepare future plants for unstable air temperatures, making them more resistant to nighttime temperature drops.

Tomato seeds are highly germinating, so they do not need to be germinated before sowing. During processing and hardening, the seeds have already been sufficiently saturated with moisture and swelled, so they can be slightly dried so that they do not stick to one another, and they are completely ready for sowing for seedlings.

Growing seedlings

At this stage of growing the tomato, the goal is to get strong, healthy seedlings. The future harvest depends on how viable it is. It will be very sad not to get the expected result after the attached labors.

Sowing seeds

A layer of expanded clay is poured into a plastic or wooden box 8 cm high, and on top is a soil mixture of equal parts of fertile soil, peat and sand. The soil is spilled with warm water, and when the liquid is well absorbed, grooves with a depth of 1 cm are made across the entire width of the box. The distance between the grooves is 4 cm. Seeds are laid out in these grooves at intervals of 2-3 cm from each other, sprinkled with earth and covered with a film. The boxes must be kept in a warm room until shoots appear.

Advice. Lighting during seed germination does not play a special role, so the boxes can be placed on a low bench, closer to the radiator, and not on the windowsill.

Seedling care

If the seeds are sown in late February, seedlings can be expected in early March. When the first "loops" of sprouts begin to hatch, the film is removed, and the boxes remain in the room until most of the seeds have sprung up. After this, the containers should be transferred to the balcony and lighting should be arranged for crops. Additional lighting is important, since the duration of daylight hours is not yet sufficient for tomatoes, and the sprouts will begin to stretch. Also, the air temperature on the balcony is maintained at least + 200C. When all the sprouts come out of the soil (usually tomatoes sprout together), the cotyledon leaves will straighten well, and the first real leaves will begin to be seen between them, the air temperature drops to + 180C.

Watering is not plentiful - the soil is kept in a slightly moist state, since at this time there is a high probability of infection of the plants with a black leg. To prevent the soil from eroding during watering, it is simply sprayed from a spray bottle. If water gets on the seedlings (and this will surely happen), the balcony is ventilated, and the temperature rises slightly for a while until the leaves dry out.

Advice. If the balcony is not heated, it is recommended to grow seedlings in

mini greenhouse

... It is easier to create a favorable microclimate for plants and organize lighting in it. You can make such a greenhouse with your own hands by building a rack and covering it with plastic wrap.

Seedling care

Hardening of seedlings is carried out regularly. On warm days, the windows on the balcony open for several hours, and close at night. If the main stem, especially its lower part, has acquired a blue tint, this indicates an increase in the plant's immunity and adaptation to cold temperatures.

For irrigation, settled drinking water at room temperature is used. Watering, as before, is carried out moderately, without waterlogging of the soil. It is also important to loosen the soil to maintain its aerating properties. Loosening is done carefully so as not to damage the roots that are close to the surface. In order not to injure the plants, loosening can be replaced by mulching: a low layer of peat is poured between the plants, which will prevent the formation of a crust on the surface and reduce the number of waterings.

Top dressing of seedlings

In the second week of growth, the seedlings are fed with complex fertilizers intended for vegetable crops. Top dressing is carried out under the root with Kornevin or Heteroauxin, which stimulate active growth of the root system. Before fertilizing, the soil is watered, and the next day the tomatoes are fed. The second and third dressings are carried out at intervals of 10 days, in total, fertilizers are applied 3 times during the growing of seedlings. Such an intensive regimen will strengthen the plants and help prepare them for transplanting and active fruiting.

Transplanting seedlings to a permanent place

In early April, when the seedlings reach one month old, you can transplant them to a permanent place.By this time, from 4 to 6 true leaves are formed on the plants, it becomes cramped for them in the general container, and the sprouts will stretch regardless of the degree of illumination and moderation in watering. Simultaneously with the transplant, a dive of tomato seedlings is carried out - a mandatory procedure for tomatoes grown on the balcony. After picking, the root grows to the sides, becomes more massive and, naturally, better provides the plant with useful elements.

Seedling picking:

• The soil in boxes with seedlings is abundantly moistened so that the root extracted from it is damaged as little as possible;
• Taking by the stem near the ground, the plant is pulled out of the soil along with a small clod of earth on the roots;
• 1/3 of the root is cut off with scissors treated in an alcohol solution;
• In the prepared container, a recess is pierced with a stick, and the root is placed in it up to the cotyledon leaves. Such a planting depth for tomatoes is normal, since additional roots form on the stem over time;
• The plant is watered, the soil near the stem is lightly crushed with fingers.

Low-growing tomatoes are planted two at a time with a distance of 5-10 cm from one another, and tall ones one at a time in a container. If the seedlings are planted in large boxes, the plants are placed at 40 cm intervals. Tomatoes are grown in any suitable container.

Where to plant tomatoes:

• Flower pots;
• Cut off plastic containers from under the water;
• Plastic buckets and deep basins;
• Wooden boxes;
• Balcony boxes for flowers.

Immediately after transplanting, the windows on the balcony are shaded, and the air temperature is maintained within 18-20 degrees - in such conditions, the plants will more easily endure a stressful situation and quickly adapt to a new place. When the stems of the tomatoes are straightened and the leaves are straightened (after about 2 days), the shading can be removed.

Caring for tomatoes on the balcony

For tomatoes grown on the balcony, conditions should be arranged as close to natural as possible. The complex of measures for the care of tomatoes includes providing plants with watering, loosening the soil, maintaining a stable temperature and humidity, as well as pollination and fertilization.

Temperature regime

Tomatoes react sharply to cold weather, and as the air temperature drops, they stop growing. Taking this into account, the temperature on the balcony is maintained at least + 200C. Excessive humidity in the air also has a depressing effect on plants, moreover, it can cause fungal diseases. Therefore, the balcony should be regularly ventilated, and if possible, leave the windows open as long as possible, closing them only at night. When a stable above zero temperature is established at night, the windows can not be closed around the clock.

Watering

Watering is carried out with settled tap water as the soil dries out. Since, unlike garden beds, direct sunlight does not fall on the soil, watering of tomatoes on the balcony is carried out less often than in open ground, and is regulated by the degree of moisture in the earth. Before the formation of the ovary and during the formation of fruits, the soil is maintained in a moderately moist state, and when the tomatoes begin to ripen, it is better not to overmoisten it. Slightly dried soil will help the fruit ripen more quickly.

Interesting fact. Timely picking of reddened tomatoes helps other tomatoes ripen more quickly, so harvesting should be regular, regardless of whether tomatoes are needed at this point or not.

Pollination

Since indoor tomatoes are not accessible to pollinating insects, windows should be opened regularly. To attract bees and other insects, you can put a couple of flowerpots with plants with a strong smell on the balcony: nasturtium, petunia, lavender.

Important. The flowering of ornamental plants and tomatoes must coincide in time, otherwise this technique will not be effective.

Good results are obtained by spraying plants with a special agent "Ovary", which stimulates the formation of an ovary. Irrigation with a stimulant is carried out when the seedlings get stronger after transplanting to a permanent place and during the budding period. Artificial pollination of tomatoes is also carried out. When the flowers bloom, they are shaken or carried along the inside with a soft brush. The procedure is performed twice daily.

Loosening

Aeration of the soil is important for the good development of the root system. The dense crust formed on the surface of the earth after irrigation does not allow the soil to be saturated with oxygen. When the earth dries up slightly, loosening is carried out. For this, a garden hand tool with a short handle and three teeth is used. Loosening is carried out superficially, at a distance of 5-10 cm from the stem, so as not to damage the root system of plants.

Advice. Mulching the soil with peat will help to reduce the amount of loosening. A layer of mulch will protect the ground from crusting and reduce the amount of liquid evaporated from the surface, so the frequency of watering will also be reduced.

Top dressing

It is usually difficult to find organic fertilizers in urban conditions, therefore, mineral fertilizers are often used to feed tomatoes grown on the balcony. For this, the means Solution and Kemira-universal are used.

If it is possible to fertilize with organic matter, mullein or bird droppings are used. In 10 liters of water, 1 liter of organic fertilizers is diluted and infused for about 2 days. After that, the infusion is diluted at the rate of 1 liter per 10 liters of water and applied at the root.

Plants overfed with fertilizers can give a reverse reaction and begin to build up green mass, therefore, when preparing solutions, the proportions indicated on the packages should be observed and the recommended rates should not be exceeded.

You should know. Infusion of organic matter has a very unpleasant odor, which can annoy not only the owners of the balcony, but also the neighbors. In order not to disturb your own comfort and the residents of neighboring apartments, it is better to use store-bought fertilizers

Stepping

The shoots forming in the leaf axils deplete the plant, its forces are spent on the formation of green mass, and the productivity of the bushes decreases. Grasshopping, or removal of excess shoots, is carried out regularly, as soon as they reach 2-3 cm. The stepchildren simply break out with their hands, and the injured place is sprinkled with wood ash to avoid plant infection. Removal of excess shoots is carried out during the entire vegetative period. Also, during pinching, the lower leaves touching the ground are cut off. Thanks to this, air will not stagnate under the bushes and the likelihood of infection with infectious diseases will decrease.

Diseases of tomatoes

Tomatoes grown indoors are more susceptible to fungal infections than outdoors. During the treatment of seeds, the plants have already received a margin of resistance, but nevertheless, it is worth taking preventive measures to avoid contamination of the plants. The balcony should be regularly ventilated, if possible, the windows are open around the clock, and are closed only in damp weather with a decrease in temperature.

In addition, the bushes are sprayed with Bordeaux mixture 2-3 times during the summer.

You can buy it in the store or prepare it yourself. 10 g of copper sulfate is dissolved in 1 liter of warm water, and then lime milk prepared from 100 ml of water and 20 g of fluff lime is carefully introduced. The prepared solution is enough to process all plants once, and it is not recommended to leave the Bordeaux mixture for the next processing. Spraying of tomatoes is carried out 10 days after planting the seedlings, then at the beginning of flowering and at the beginning of fruiting. The product is not toxic and does not harm health, therefore, if bluish traces of copper sulfate remain on the fruits, they can be washed with water and eaten without fear.

Growing tomatoes on a non-glazed balcony

If there is no glazing on the balcony, the cultivation of tomatoes is carried out in the same sequence as on the glazed one. The only difference is in the timing of sowing the seeds and the content of the seedlings.

Sowing seeds for seedlings is carried out from the beginning to the end of March, depending on the climatic conditions of the region. The further north the area is, the later the seeds should be sown. After the emergence of seedlings, the boxes are exposed on the windowsill and are there until transplanted into permanent containers. At this time, lighting with fluorescent lamps is organized to extend the daylight hours. Seedlings are taken care of in the same way as if they were grown on the balcony. When warm days come, the boxes are taken out to the balcony for hardening, first for 30 minutes, and then for several hours. This is the most difficult procedure in physical terms, since the seedlings must be taken out every day and brought back into the room.

In early - mid-May, the seedlings are picked, and they are kept indoors for two more days, after which they are taken out to the balcony. Tomato pots are placed on tables, shelves, racks. At this time, you should carefully monitor the weather forecast, and if there is a threat of night frosts, bring the plants into the room at night, or cover them with film, bedspreads. You can also spray the leaves with water - this will prevent the death of plants from hypothermia.

It takes a lot of work to grow tomatoes on the balcony. But the end result, when beautiful, tasty tomatoes grown with your own hands appear on the table, will make up for all the efforts expended.

A short video with tips:

Not all people have the opportunity to grow tomatoes in their vegetable garden or garden. It was for this category that special varieties that can be grown directly at home on the balcony... To understand how to grow this vegetable at home, you need to disassemble each stage separately. Consider growing a tomato on a balcony step by step.

Is it possible and how to grow tomatoes on the balcony at home

Growing tomatoes includes the following steps:

1. Seed preparation... To do this, they are soaked in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, then treated with a growth stimulator Epin.
2. Container preparation... You should pick up such a container so that it contains at least 3 liters of earth.
3. Land preparation... For cultivation, land from a garden or purchased land from a store is suitable.
4. Sowing seeds... To do this, first, small stones are poured onto the bottom of the containers, in which holes are made, so that excess moisture does not accumulate at the bottom. Cover with earth and spread the seeds no deeper than 2 cm. Sprinkle with earth and water.
5. Seedling picking... When the sprouts grow up, and a second real leaf appears, you can dive the seedlings. Seedlings are carefully removed from the previous place of growth and planted in separate containers.
6. Transfer to a permanent place... After about 30 days, the transplant is started. Larger containers are filled with earth by a third, then the seedling is lowered, carefully covered with earth, and abundantly watered with earth.

When transplanting to a permanent place, stones must be poured into the bottom of the containers to ensure drainage.

Growing tomatoes on the balcony includes several stages

Planting and growing cherry tomatoes on the windowsill: step by step instructions

Let's look at an illustrative example of how you can grow a cherry tomato on a loggia.

This will require:

• prepare seeds;
• prepare fertile soil and cylindrical containers;
• sow seeds. The containers are filled with earth, sowed seeds, watered, covered with foil and placed in a dark place;
• when seedlings appear, provide them with sufficient lighting. If necessary, include lamps for additional lighting;
• dive seedlings in separate containers;
• place in spacious containers in a permanent place.

Growing tomatoes on the balcony will not be difficult if you follow the step-by-step instructions and follow all the requirements, monitor the seedlings and provide optimal conditions for plant growth.

Growing tomatoes on a windowsill:

How to plant and grow in plastic bottles

This growing method was invented in Japan.where it is not possible to grow organic vegetables in vegetable gardens.

Planting and cultivation is carried out in any plastic containers, the main thing is that there is enough land for the normal development of the plant.

Seeds are disinfected, treated with growth stimulants... Then they are sown in plastic bottles. With the emergence of seedlings, the seedlings are placed in a lighted place.

The pick is made when one or two true leaves appear. Saplings are planted in separate containers or they are planted in several pieces in one container, the main thing is to ensure free growth and development of each plant.

Watering and regular feeding will allow you to grow a good harvest even at home on the windowsill.

The method of growing tomatoes in plastic bottles was invented in Japan

What pot size is required

Any plastic containers or pots are suitable for growing. Small bottles are used for sowing seeds, and when the seedlings grow up, they are sown in larger bottles.

Most suitable containers with a volume of 5 liters... One seedling is placed in each bottle.

What should be a balcony (loggia)

For growing tomatoes a balcony facing south-east or south-west is suitable... The south-facing balcony will be too hot and will need shading for the seedlings.

Plants need sunlight, if it is on the loggia for less than 3 hours, growing tomatoes will fail.

The best place for tomatoes is near the walls and railings of the balcony... It is important to protect the seedlings from strong winds. High grades are placed in a place protected from the wind and fixed to the trellis.

To scare off pests, you can plant spicy herbs next to tomatoes, for example, mint, oregano, parsley.

With the correct location and care, the loggia will replace the usual vegetable garden, although the harvest will be slightly less.

If the balcony is glazed, regular ventilation is necessary.

For growing tomatoes, a balcony facing the southeast or southwest side is suitable

Correct care step by step

Tomatoes growing on the balcony need to be looked after in the same way as those growing in the garden. Watering, loosening, feeding, disease prevention necessary when growing tomatoes on the balcony.

In addition to the basic elements, caring for tomatoes on the balcony has some features.

How to care for balcony tomatoes

For successful cultivation on the balcony, it is necessary to maintain the optimum temperature for the development of tomatoes.

The temperature during the day should be from 19 to 22 degrees, at night 15-16 degrees. In extreme heat, it is important to open the vents and ventilate.

Tomatoes can do without watering for several days, watered when the ground becomes dry.

Topping

With the growth of the plant, stepchildren begin to appear. Stepsons remove so that the plant forms in 1-2 or 3 shoots.

For tall seedlings, the best option is to form 1-2 stems, for low ones - 2-3 stems.

When the ovaries are formed, you can remove the bottom sheets... Spoiled, yellowed leaves must be removed.

When the plant is finally formed, pinching is necessary. Pinch the top and all the inflorescences, while leaving at least four. So the seedlings will develop correctly.

It is better to harvest unripe crops. In the conditions of the apartment, the tomatoes will finally ripen.

The stepsons remove, the lower leaves too, pinch the top and inflorescences

What and when to feed

After 40-50 days have passed after sowing the seeds, the seedlings can be fed. The best feeding is humus.

It is added to the ground to a height of 2 cm.Such feeding can be carried out 3 times before transplanting the seedlings into a permanent container.

Thanks to such feeding, the roots are saturated with oxygen and receive the necessary nutrients. Ready-made humus is bought in a store.

How often to water

Tap water is too hard to irrigate... The best option is warm water for a couple of days, since tomatoes are a thermophilic plant.

It is very important to monitor the condition of the earth in the containers. The ground should not be too wet, then the roots of the plant will begin to suffocate, and the plant may die.

Too dry soil will lead to a lack of moisture, the roots of the seedlings will begin to dry, the tomatoes will turn yellow.

Tomatoes are not watered often: once every 3 days... After watering, the soil is loosened. In cloudy weather, you need to inspect the soil, if it is wet, you should refuse watering.

Tomatoes are not watered often: once every 3 days. After watering, the soil is loosened

Diseases and pests

Tomatoes growing on the balcony may be affected by late blight disease... Brown spots form on the leaves, stems and fruits. This fungal disease can quickly destroy the plant and fruit.

To prevent the disease, special drugs are used.

Can on balcony tomatoes attack spider mite, whitefly... For whitefly, use the drug Inta-Vir, Commander. Akarin, Fitoverm, Borneo - preparations for combating spider mites.

Suitable self-pollinated varieties

With proper care, even a beginner can handle growing tomatoes at home.

There are special varieties suitable for balcony cultivation. If the balcony is spacious enough, you can start growing tall varieties. Low-growing and dwarf varieties are also grown.

The most popular and suitable varieties for growing on the balcony:

• Pearl;
• Bonsai;
• Balcony miracle;
• Angelica;
• Ballerina.

There are special varieties suitable for balcony cultivation

Pearl the most unpretentious variety. The fruits are slightly elongated, tasty.

Balcony miracle - a common balcony grade. The bushes are low, productive, resistant to diseases. Red fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and canning.

Bonsai refers to dwarf varieties. Fruits rarely grow more than 25 grams. Such bushes look very beautiful.

Angelica one of the earliest varieties. The fruits ripen 80 days after germination. The bushes are low, do not need support.

Ballerina - a tall variety, when ripe, the fruits turn pink. The shape of the fruit is very interesting - pear-shaped.

All tomatoes are self-pollinated plants. They are also undersized and cocktail. The table shows which varieties are such.

View	Variety name
Self-pollinated	All tomatoes are self-pollinated
Undersized	Angelica, Pearl
Cocktail	Ballerina

You can grow tomatoes on the balcony in summer and winter... Plants will decorate any apartment with their beautiful view. Proper care will provide the whole family with delicious and beautiful fruits.

Mini-gardens on balconies, loggias and verandas are becoming fashionable. They provide an opportunity for people who do not have land plots to try their hand at plant growing and enjoy delicious, healthy, fresh vegetables, herbs, berries. One of the most popular balcony crops is tomatoes. With the right choice of variety and skillful care, they will certainly delight you with a good harvest.

How to grow tomatoes on a windowsill

Balcony tomatoes: variety selection

For the limited space of a loggia or balcony, not all varieties of tomatoes are suitable. Too tall, branchy bushes with heavy fruits are best left for industrial greenhouses or open ground. On the balconies, compact specimens are often grown, which are easy to care for.

Tomatoes on the balcony

Among the basic requirements:

• Bushes size... Long vines in a balcony will feel uncomfortable.The ideal option is determinant plants, whose growth does not exceed 50 cm. Such bushes do not require tying, they do not need to be pinched and pinned. Not too branched tall varieties are suitable for growing on trellises; they can also be planted in hanging baskets;
• The growing season. For a balcony or loggia, you need to choose ultra-early ripening varieties. The shorter the time from emergence to harvest, the better;
• Yield... It is convenient to grow cluster tomatoes on the balcony, which are cut in whole bunches;
• Disease resistance. The stronger the plant immunity, the higher the chances of a good harvest. It is advisable to choose hybrids that are especially resistant to the main diseases of the nightshade;
• Decorativeness. Balcony tomatoes should not only be productive, but also beautiful. Brush mini-tomatoes of different colors look especially impressive. Bushes planted nearby with fruits of rounded, elongated, pear-shaped pink, yellow, orange, bright red shades look no less elegant than exotic flowers;
• Versatility. It is worth choosing varieties with moderately dense skin, suitable for fresh consumption or canning.

Tall tomatoes on the balcony

Balcony Miracle	Carp tomatoes, round, bright red. The taste is pleasant, sweetish, the skin is dense.	2 Kg
Caramel Red	Standard low bushes, oval fruits, bright red. The taste is delicate, sweet with a slight sourness.	2.5KG
Caramel Yellow	Very productive, honey-yellow fruits, elongated, ripen in large clusters. The skin is firm, the taste is sweet, with fruity notes.	2.8KG
Cranberries in the Sahara	Very small round fruits with dense skin, ripen in large clusters. The yield is good, the taste is rich, sweetish-sour.	2.6KG
Golden Drop	Indeterminate shrub suitable for hanging baskets. The fruits are pear-shaped, bright yellow, with a delicious fruity taste.	4 Kg
Date Yellow	Moderately tall shrubs can be grown on trellises or in hanging baskets. Fruits are oblong-oval, sweet, ripen in clusters.	2.8KG
Garden Pearl	Ampel variety with long flowing branches and sweet cherry fruits of deep pink color.	2.5KG
Cherry fingers	Suitable for hanging baskets. Compact bushes, elongated fruits, bright red, very sweet.	3 Kg

Three of the best varieties of tomatoes to grow on the balcony

Growing conditions: what should be the balcony

To organize a mini-garden, a balcony facing southeast or southwest is suitable. On hot southern loggias, you will need to organize shading. Northern balconies, where the sun is less than 3 hours a day, are not suitable for growing tomatoes.

Create conditions for growing tomatoes

It is advisable to place plants closer to the railing or balcony wall. Constant harsh wind slows down the development of plants. Baskets with ampel varieties are not hung too high so that it is convenient to care for the plants. Tall bushes are conveniently attached to trellises made of wood, plastic or rope. They are mounted on a free wall, as protected from the wind as possible.

Spicy herbs can be placed next to the tomatoes. They will not only decorate the composition, but also scare away pests. The best companions for balcony tomatoes are lettuce, mint, oregano, celery, parsley or curly parsley.

With sufficient care, the balcony can replace the backyard and feed the whole family with tomatoes.

Video - Tomatoes on the windowsill

Soil and containers: what to prefer

Tomatoes love light, nutritious soil with neutral or slightly alkaline acidity. You should not use ready-made soil mixtures, they are poor in nutrients and contain an excessive amount of peat.

Soil for tomatoes

However, such a substrate can be taken as an additive to self-compiled soil. Novice gardeners can try one of the following options:

• a mixture of garden soil with humus and a small portion of peat;
• sod land, combined with compost and ready-made peat-based substrate;
• old garden soil with the addition of compost and washed river sand.

All components are thoroughly mixed. For greater nutritional value, wood (preferably birch) ash or superphosphate is added to the substrate.

Superphosphate

It is convenient to grow tomatoes in deep plastic or wooden boxes located along the railings and walls of the balcony.

Hanging box

Hinged box

Planting seeds

For the fastest harvest, balcony tomatoes are recommended to be grown in seedlings. Planting begins in March. Deep containers with pallets are filled with soil so that about 1 cm remains to the edge. The soil is slightly compacted, furrows are made in it, into which the seeds are sown. Before planting, they are treated with a growth stimulant for 10-12 hours. Decontamination of store-bought seed is not required. It goes through all the necessary procedures before packing.

Seed preparation

Seed Treatment Substances

Seeds are planted with a shallow depth and covered with a layer of soil. Then the soil is sprayed generously with warm soft water from a spray bottle. It is possible to grow tomato seedlings in plastic cassettes or individual pots. This method excludes picking, the plants are moved into the ground by transshipment, which excludes damage to the roots.

When growing seedlings, the grains are buried shallowly

The seedling boxes, covered with transparent material, are placed in a warm place.

During growth, the seedlings are watered once every 5-7 days. After the appearance of the first true leaves, the tomatoes are fed with full mineral fertilizer or a weak mullein solution. The second feeding is carried out before moving young plants to their permanent residence.

Seedlings tomato seedlings

Seedlings in cups

Picking tomato seedlings and transplanting to a permanent place

Video - How to grow tomatoes or tomatoes on the balcony

Living on the balcony: transplant and care

On glazed balconies, grown seedlings can be planted in the first half of May. They are planted on open balconies later, closer to the beginning of June. Bushes are placed at a distance of at least 40 cm from each other, closer proximity reduces yield. It is better to tie tall varieties to trellises, they will add decorativeness to the balcony, heavy branches will hold securely, without breaking off when the wind gusts.

In the cold season, you need to water infrequently, when the earthen lump dries up

It is important to know that you can not spray the leaves of seedlings, because the plant can get sick and die

When transplanting, you need to take into account the needs of the plants. Each bush should have at least 4 kg of nutrient substrate. A layer of expanded clay or pebbles is laid at the bottom of the boxes. The same soil mixture is used in which the seedlings grew, wood ash is mixed with it for nutritional value. Young tomatoes move with a clod of earth that protects the roots for damage. In the first days after transplanting, the bushes should be protected from direct sunlight, protecting them with awnings or roller blinds.

Tomatoes are a rather demanding crop. They love warmth and moisture, but cannot tolerate direct sunlight and stagnant water in the soil. Water the tomatoes only with warm soft water (rain, settled or boiled). Watering is carried out in the morning or evening, after sunset. From time to time, it is useful to water the plants with water in which the eggshell has been infused.

Plants of an indeterminate type growing on trellises or in baskets require pinching. After the formation of the third flower cluster, the lateral shoots are removed. With excessive stretching of the stem, you can pinch the growth point, this stimulates the early formation of ovaries.

Grassing tomatoes

Immediately after transplanting, the plants are no longer fed with complexes containing nitrogen (urea, ammonium nitrate).These components contribute to the abundant growth of green mass to the detriment of fruiting. To stimulate the ovaries, superphosphate and potassium sulfate in the form of aqueous solutions are more useful. During the season, the plants are fed at least 3 times. Mineral complexes can be replaced with organic matter (humus, bird droppings, diluted mullein).

Photo of a tomato on the balcony

First harvest

Video - How to grow tomatoes on the balcony

Balcony Miracle Tomatoes: Growing and Care Methods

You can enjoy your tomatoes even without having a summer cottage - they will grow beautifully on a balcony or windowsill. Tomato "Balcony Miracle" is intended specifically for growing in an apartment. The characteristics and description of the variety are so pleasant that you want to run to the store for seeds.

Tomato characteristic

The "Balcony Miracle" tomatoes are quite simple to grow, the fruits are small in size, round, red in color, and have a sweet taste. This is an ultra-early variety of German selection, from the emergence of seedlings to the ripening of the first harvest, it takes 90 - 100 days.

The bush is compact, standard, very decorative, it grows only up to 50 - 60 cm, its strong central stem holds all the lashes tightly, there is no need to tie them up. He also does not need pinching. Some owners place ladders or pegs near the main stem, but this is not necessary.

The bush grows quickly, it looks very elegant, the leaves are dark green, the flowers are bright yellow, ripening fruits are very decorating, but it is advisable to pick them unripe so as not to delay the formation of the next. And plucked tomatoes will ripen quickly, if you put them on a lighted place, the taste will not get worse from this. "Balcony Miracle" - tomatoes of universal use, they are not only eaten fresh, but salted, canned, even frozen. It is quite possible to make juices, sauces and purees from them, but this is usually done by the owners of greenhouses, so many fruits are rarely harvested on the balcony, although each bush can produce up to two kg of fruit.

In addition to their purely utilitarian function, these plants greatly adorn the balcony. They can be grown all year round, in cold weather they grow beautifully on the windowsill among other indoor plants, you just have to organize additional lighting. At home, you can grow fresh tasty tomatoes for the New Year or early spring, for this you just need to sow them 3 - 3.5 months before the desired date of fruit production.

Video "Description of the variety Balcony miracle"

From the video you will learn several informative facts about this tomato variety.

The choice of soil for planting

If we decide to plant Balconnoe Miracle tomatoes, growing at home begins with the choice of soil. The easiest way is to buy a special seedling soil in the store, but you can mix it yourself. The soil should be nutritious, slightly acidic, light. For seedlings, you can mix in equal parts black soil, humus and peat. Some vegetable growers suggest adding superphosphate, urea and potassium, but this is not necessary - black soil with humus for germination and for the first time of growth will be enough, and then the plants will still have to be transplanted into another dish, the earth will be new. With a lack of nutrients, they can be added in the form of dressings.

Sowing is carried out in any dish - it can be boxes or cassettes for seedlings, disposable cups or flower pots. It is advisable to wash it, douse it with boiling water, then pour soil into it, spill it with hot water, you can use a weak solution of potassium permanganate. After a day or two, you can sow. These tomatoes grow well in ceramic or plastic flower dishes, even just in tight plastic bags. Seedlings can be germinated in a container without holes, but then they are transplanted into a container for constant growth with holes in the bottoms, with a drainage layer.

If the soil is taken from the garden, then it is advisable to disinfect it.To do this, you can put it in a heated oven for 20 - 30 minutes or in the microwave for 1 minute.

Planting seeds

You can sow seeds of this variety all year round, if you plan to receive fruits by a certain date, then you need to count 3.5 months from it and start sowing. When the soil is ready and moistened, you can tackle the seeds. Experienced vegetable growers prefer to check seeds for germination (if the quantity allows), carry out decontamination measures, harden, soak, and only then sow. After all these procedures, the seeds germinate and give healthy strong seedlings.

First, the seeds are poured with warm water, slightly pink from the potassium permanganate dissolved in it for 20 - 30 minutes. If empty seeds remain floating on the surface, they must of course be thrown away. After potassium permanganate, the seeds are washed with clean water, soaked or placed on a wet soft cloth (coarse calico or gauze), rolled several times. The day is kept on a cloth or in water next to a heating device so that the water does not cool down. Before soaking, some specialists keep the seeds for several hours on a hot battery and in a refrigerator for hardening.

After soaking, the seeds are placed in moist soil to a depth of no more than 1 cm, covered with earth and covered with a film to create a greenhouse effect. It is recommended to place 2 seeds in disposable cups, and after germination, leave only one sprout, but it all depends on the number of seeds. The dishes covered with foil are kept at an air temperature of at least + 22 degrees until shoots appear.

Seedling care

Immediately after sprouting, the film is removed, and the pots (cups or boxes) are transferred to a cooler room with a temperature of + 15 - + 18 degrees for a week, then they are placed on a window and make sure that the temperature does not drop below +20 degrees. Cups with sprouts must be turned all the time in different directions towards the sun, so that the tomatoes grow even, do not lean to one side. Water them as the soil dries up, this usually happens once every 7 to 10 days. For irrigation, you need to use only settled, or better spring, warm water. It is necessary that it is not cooler than the air in the room. Water the soil itself; water should not get on the plant.

Plants need fresh air, but you need to ventilate the room so that the seedlings do not get into the draft zone. The air temperature is the most comfortable: from + 22 to +25 degrees, it may be slightly lower, especially at night, but if it drops below +16 degrees, then the growth will stop.

Tomatoes will not like air that is too dry, therefore, if it happens in winter, and there is a heater nearby, then a container of water should be placed near the dishes with sprouts, its evaporation will correct the situation with the humidity level.

If the soil is not very nutritious, then the seedlings must be fed. The maximum number of dressings is three: for the first time it is worth pouring water with fertilizers immediately after germination, then after 10 days and the last time a week before planting in a permanent place. But some vegetable growers advise to be more restrained in feeding, it is better to underfeed than overfeed. This is a good motto for outdoor cultivation, but with a limited amount of nutrient medium, it is still worth fertilizing at least occasionally. You can use ready-made mixtures "Epin" or "Cytovid" purchased in the store. And you can make it yourself from superphosphate, urea and potassium sulfate, diluting 5 g + 1 g + 1 g in 1 liter of water, respectively.

When the stem grows to 15 cm, the plants are transplanted into a permanent container, again changing the soil. Some dive seedlings even earlier, as usual, with the appearance of 2 - 4 leaves, this contributes to the formation of a stronger branched root system. So, each plant after germination should survive one or two transplants.

Caring for tomatoes on the balcony

Tomatoes transplanted into containers for constant growth can grow on a balcony or on a windowsill. If it does not happen in the summer, then they will have to lengthen the daylight hours with the help of lamps. Throughout the growing season, plants need long-term lighting, fresh air, watering with warm, settled water, and rare dressings. It is good to feed adult plants with a solution of mullein infusion or chicken droppings.

During flowering, the plants need to be lightly shaken or passed over the flowers with a soft brush for better pollination. Sometimes the soil should be loosened.

Growing problems

Tomatoes of this variety have one feature - the leaves can curl throughout the day and then straighten. If this does not happen, then the flowers may be small and faded, the fruits will not set well. This means that some care rules have been violated, you should pay attention to the air temperature, soil condition, and the frequency of fertilizing.

It is very rare, but it still happens that plants become infected with late blight. It is better to remove the diseased plant as soon as possible and reduce the humidity level in the room.

Video "Growing tomatoes"

From the video you will learn how to effectively grow tomatoes for a good harvest.

Tomato variety "Balcony Miracle"

Characteristics of the variety of tomatoes "Balcony Miracle"

The key to success is the right seeds. The "Balcony Miracle" tomato variety received positive reviews from amateur gardeners. The bushes of this tomato grow well at home, take up a minimum of space, bear fruit abundantly and feel great in simple flower pots. The plant is very decorative and will become the center of attention in any room. This variety is distinguished by its early maturity, and up to 2 kg of fruits can be harvested from each bush. Growing tomatoes is a short-lived process, since it takes about 90 days from planting seeds to harvesting. Indoor tomatoes are delicious fresh, in salads, and are also suitable for preservation. The uniqueness of this variety also lies in the fact that the fruits can be frozen for the winter.

More recently, it was impossible to imagine that you can grow vegetables not only in the beds of your suburban area, but also in a city apartment.

The process of growing tomatoes "Balcony Miracle"

How to grow tomatoes on the balcony? It is enough to carefully watch the video to understand that there is no miracle in growing tomatoes on the balcony, and even a novice gardener can do it. First of all, you need to prepare containers and soil for plants. Balcony Miracle tomatoes will grow well in flower pots, seedling boxes, containers and even in plastic bags. However, ordinary flower soil for planting tomato seeds of this variety will not work. Ready-made soil for tomatoes, which can be bought in specialized stores, received good consumer reviews. Another, more difficult option is to prepare the soil yourself. To do this, you need to mix the following components:

Also read the materials:

• 50% humus;
• 45% black soil;
• 8-10 g of urea;
• 40 g superphosphate;
• 1-2 glasses of ash;
• 40 g potassium supplements.

The key to success is the right seeds

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Sowing time should be chosen based on when you plan to get your first crop. So, in order to harvest tomatoes in spring, seeds should be sown in December-January. If you plant seedlings in August, then at the end of autumn you can taste the first fruits.

We grow tomatoes on the balcony (video)

Indoor tomato care

Growing the "Balcony Miracle" tomatoes at home will not require much effort and will not take much time. Proper care of them is to create the following conditions:

1. The favorable temperature regime for tomatoes is + 22 ° С in the daytime and + 16 ° С at night.
2. Airing the plants is an extremely important factor in pollination and fruit setting. During flowering, it is recommended to periodically shake the bushes to stimulate these processes.
3. Sufficient watering and feeding. In no case should the plants be watered with water that has just been taken from the tap, as it contains harmful impurities, for example, chlorine. Better to pour it into bottles in advance and leave to settle for a few days. You can prepare your own solution for watering tomatoes. To do this, it is necessary to dilute 5 g of superphosphate and 1 g of urea and potassium sulfate in 1 liter of settled water. In specialized stores, ready-made fertilizers are sold, which are also well suited for watering tomatoes, a balcony miracle. Cultivation will surely be successful if fed during flowering and fruit setting.

Positive feedback from amateur gardeners received a variety of tomatoes "Balcony Miracle"

The video shows in detail the process of growing tomatoes at home on the balcony, it will especially help those who are dealing with seedlings for the first time.

Tomatoes on the balcony (video)

Problems encountered in the "Balcony Miracle" tomato variety

The leaves of healthy plants, which feel comfortable under growing conditions, tend to curl slightly in the upper part during the day and take their original shape at night. The flower stalks of tomatoes should be large, juicy yellow - they can be clearly seen in the video. Only such plants will bear fruit abundantly. In order to get a good harvest of tomatoes, you need to know what problems you may encounter and what measures should be taken to eliminate them.

Having planted "Balcony Miracle" tomatoes at home, you can enjoy fresh vegetables all year round

1. If the leaves do not twist and straighten, then the "Balcony Miracle" tomato is developing incorrectly. Flowers may begin to fall from such bushes, and from those that remain, small fruits will turn out. The reason may be insufficient watering, too high or low temperature on the balcony, lack of light or poor ventilation. It is very important to find out as soon as possible which of these factors interferes with the harmonious development of tomatoes.
2. An overly tall and sturdy tomato bush with lush greenery may not flower and bear fruit well. This is due to frequent watering and fertilization. Development can be adjusted by increasing the temperature on the balcony by several degrees and excluding watering for 10 days. In addition, you need to stop airing the room and manually pollinate the flowers. You can delay the growth of tomatoes if you start to water them with a special solution. To prepare it, you need to dilute 3 tbsp in 10 liters of settled water. l. superphosphate. Watering is carried out at the rate of 1 liter of solution per bush.
3. Dark spots on the leaves, stems and fruits of tomatoes are a sign of late blight. It is not worth hoping that the fungal disease will go away on its own, it threatens the death of the plant as soon as possible. In addition, the fungus can spread throughout the home and infect other flowers. The disease occurs due to high humidity in the room. If such signs appear on one of the plants, we recommend not to risk it and immediately get rid of it.

Growing the "Balcony Miracle" tomatoes at home will not require much effort and will not take much time

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Tomatoes balcony miracle growing at home

Note that this is only a small part of the varieties that exist. These varieties and many others were bred by breeders specifically for growing in balcony conditions. Let's take a closer look at one of the popular varieties. For example, Balcony Miracle - tomatoes that grow well and bear fruit on balconies. Indoor tomatoes Balcony Miracle - abundant fruiting and exquisite taste

Characteristics of the tomato variety Balcony miracle

• This type of tomato belongs to the determinant varieties of tomatoes, that is, the plant growth height is limited (no more than 50 centimeters). This is an ultra-ripe crop. It is intended for growing on loggias, balconies, verandas. However, it is also suitable for growing outdoors.

Please note: This variety of tomatoes is suitable for both salads and pickling. In addition, the above-ground system is particularly decorative, and the fruits are of wondrous beauty.

• Each bush can please you with a harvest of 2 kg of tomatoes. This variety does not require a garter. The average time to full ripening is 85-90 days; It has not large fruits, their weight is about 65 grams, the shape is round, the color is bright red ...

Please note: Tomatoes are a balcony miracle - growing this variety is great at home. Moreover, given the main advantage - the ability to harvest an early harvest. Balcony tomatoes in the ripening stage Please note: Tomatoes can be grown both on a sunny balcony and on a shaded one. The main point is good illumination of the balcony. It is desirable that the sun appears on the balcony for at least 3 hours.

Highlights in growing tomatoes for balconies or loggias

Sowing seeds

• Tomato seeds are sown in February - March. The soil mixture is poured into cups and watered some time before planting the seeds on the balcony with warm water. It is not necessary to soak the seeds, you can sow them dry. Place 2 grains in plastic or paper cups. The depth of the seed is about 1 - 1.5 centimeters. After the shoots have appeared, the stronger plant is left, the other is pinched, but not removed.

Soil for tomatoes

For growing seedlings of future tomatoes, there are several options for the soil mixture, for example, you can take:

• Already ready-made substrate called "Living Earth"; Soil mixture "Tomatoes"; One part of peat + sod land + manure humus.

Seedling care

Seedlings are not watered often: about once a week, or even once every 10 days. In this case, the water should not be cold (room temperature) and settled.

Air temperature

In the room where the seedlings are grown, the air temperature should not exceed: during the day - 20-22 degrees, and at night - not lower than 16 degrees. Advice: At elevated air temperatures, ventilate the room, for example, by opening a window. Here it is very important that the flow cool air did not get on the seedlings. The grown seedlings of future tomatoes

Before planting the seedlings in a permanent place, it is advisable to feed it 3 times.Fertilizers can be purchased at any specialty store and the dosage can be read on the packaging.

• The first feeding is carried out after the emergence of shoots on the 12th day. The second feeding is carried out 10 days later relative to the first. The third feeding is carried out a week before planting the seedlings in a permanent place.

Important: If you want to get perfect seedlings, in other words - beautiful and even, you should turn the cups with seedlings every few days the other way towards the light.

Planting seedlings

It is best to plant each seedling in a separate pot, but you can also use long balcony boxes for plants and flowers for this purpose. Watered seedlings in advance, take them out of the cups and transplant them into the middle of the pot.

Caring for tomatoes on the balcony

• Tomatoes, including balcony tomatoes, sun-loving and light-loving plants. They should be placed in the sun and should not be overmoistened or dry out. Watering tomatoes is carried out in dry weather every other day, only at the root.

Tip: In order to speed up the process of development and formation of fruits, you can perform the following action, it is called “tearing the roots.” You need to take the plant by the lower part of the stem and gently pull it up. How to try to pull it off the ground, thus, the small roots break off. After that, water the plant and sprinkle the ground around it. Small-fruited tomatoes - harvesting Note: For the entire period of growth and ripening, it would be nice to feed the tomatoes. add a bush, for example, a few tablespoons of wood ash.

Vegetables in the garden on the balcony is a useful and beautiful landscaping. This will bring special joy to real plant connoisseurs. Growing tomatoes on the balcony is easier than other vegetable crops; they do not require close maintenance, so this task is easy to accomplish.

Feel free to create original compositions, and your balcony will be a unique island of nature.

Tomatoes "balcony miracle" the most dwarf a view of the above. fast adapts to balcony conditions and gives great amount fruits. This useful plant takes up a minimum of space, for example, the height is no more than centimeters, a standard pot for a flower will be sufficient space. Fruits very quickly sing and each bush can bring you up to a kilo of delicious tomatoes.

Even from the name of this plant it is clear that ideal place for cultivation there is a balcony and a loggia, which, by the way, is very convenient. positive moments in caring for tomatoes is absence compulsory garters branches The total period from planting to full maturation is on average one day. The fruits are suitable not only for consumption in a salad, but they can also be rolled up for the winter. Unlike ordinary summer cottage tomatoes of large and small varieties, these are distinguished by their wonderful bright color and sweet taste.

Tomatoes are small in size, one fruit weighs about a gram. In shape, the tomato has exclusively round shape and bright red color. Such a plant will be not only decorative... but also a tasty, healthy decoration.

The process of growing tomato "balcony miracle"

Soil for planting.

The soil for planting seeds must be special... ordinary land won't fit... You can make it yourself or purchase it in specialized stores. For your own production, mix in equal parts peat... turf land and humus manure (manure humus). You can buy a special soil called "for tomatoes" or another suitable composition "living earth".

Planting seeds.

Seed planting should occur approximately from February to March... The mixture, which will be soil in the future, should be soaked in warm water for 3?5 days before planting the seeds in plastic cups. Moisten the seeds before planting not necessary... they can be laid dry in the ground.

One plastic cup fits two seeds tomato depth one and a half centimeter. After the sprouts appear from under the soil, the strongest should be left, the other should be pinned, but it is not necessary to completely remove it.

Seedling care.

Correct plant care includes several criteria: correct watering and suitable temperature for growing, lighting and aeration plants for watering water shouldn't be cold... Perfect water room temperature or just warm.

Water should be filled in watering bottles in advance in order for it to be defended .Take water from the tap and water it immediately, as it contains harmful substances such as bleach. Balcony miracle tomatoes not whimsical... therefore, they should be watered once a week or on days. The room where the plant will be grown should adhere to temperature standards. During the day, the temperature should not exceed a degree above zero, and at night it should not drop below +16 degrees, otherwise the tomatoes will freeze.

Problems with growing tomatoes

Well-growing tomatoes, which are grown according to all the rules, have leaves at the top of the plant during the day. roll up... and straighten during the night. The flowers of future fruits should be saturated yellow in color, not small in size. Only such plants will be good fruit .In the event that curling and straightening the sheets not happening... this means that the development of the plant distorted .

The flowers of such tomatoes will often fall off, and the remaining ones will turn into small fruits. The reason for such violations is insufficiently moist soil, improper room temperature, insufficient illumination and possibly bad airing. It is important to correct mistakes so that the fruit is bright, tasty and normal in size. In addition, it is important to know that if too much strong moistening the soil and frequent application fertilizers... the tomato bush grows powerful and very tall, which interferes with the formation of a cluster of flowers, which means fruit such a plant will poorly .To correct this state of the plant, watering should be suspended for days, the room temperature should be increased by several degrees above normal, to stop airing and pollinating the flowers by hand.Also, to delay the growth of the plant, it is recommended to fertilize with superphosphate, a dose of tablespoons per liter of settled water.

Watering the plants is carried out in the calculation - a liter per one bush of tomatoes. If dark spots appear on your tomatoes, it means that fungal disease - late blight... Such spots are characteristic of the entire plant, they appear both on the leaves and on the stems and the fruits themselves. You cannot ignore this infection.

It can destroy bush in a short period of time, as well as go to all the plants in the apartment.Development this fungal disease promotes dampness in the room, which usually appears to a greater extent in July. If the first signs of a disease of a plant that has already borne fruit appear, then it is better not to risk it and get rid of it.

I planted this balcony miracle. The fruits have already begun, so great! Want warn other fans of balcony vegetation - do not cut off leaves, under them flowers of future fruits are often tied.

The bushes turn out to be very attractive and bright, they look great, they fit beautifully into my interior, and most importantly, very tasty tomatoes! Growing tomatoes on the balcony is very convenient. For dinner, there is always a tomato on a salad nearby.But I like the "balcony miracle" tomatoes most of all, I tried to plant "Gina", they are not so sweet, my family did not like them very much. you need a pot to choose more, my height is much higher than centimeters and the crop has not been born.

Are tomatoes growing in the apartment? How they grow!

Posted by Alexey Krylyshkin

Many of us had the idea that it would be nice if tomatoes grew in our apartment in winter and at the same time gave a good harvest. This can be achieved if you know some small secrets. We will also touch upon the unique variety of tomatoes "Balcony Miracle" in the article. What is important for us to know when growing these tomatoes on a balcony or windowsill.

Is it realistic to grow tomatoes at home?

You can grow tomatoes in any apartment, but it is best to do it on the south side, since this culture loves a lot of light and warmth. In addition, you can still use additional lighting with the help of fluorescent lamps, especially if you grow tomatoes in winter, when there is practically no sun. For growing tomatoes in an apartment, it is best to use low-growing varieties, for example, "Little Florida" or "Dubok ".

To plant the seeds of this crop, you will need to use regular plastic cups. It is best to use clear cups as this will make it easier to control the watering.

Before planting tomatoes in the ground, it is first poured into plastic cups, and then poured with hot water to disinfect the soil. As soon as the ground cools down, it will be possible to plant seeds in it, which should be deepened 2 centimeters into the soil.

a vegetable garden in an apartment tomatoes all year round.flv

As soon as the seeds are planted, the cups should be placed in a room where the temperature will be 20-30 degrees. In a few days, you will see seedlings.

More light! About growing tomatoes on a windowsill.

An important role in growing tomatoes at home is that they will need to provide a lot of light and maintain a constant temperature. During the day, this temperature can be 28 degrees, and at night it can be reduced to 15 degrees Celsius. But the source of constant light can be an ordinary or fluorescent light bulb.

How to grow tomatoes on the balcony.

If you decide to grow your tomatoes on the balcony, then you must remember that the balcony must be glazed, as this will maintain a constant air temperature. Also, growing a tomato on the balcony will allow you to use higher varieties.

To do this, they are also planted in flower pots, but at the same time they will need to be propped up with something so that the stem of this culture does not break. The rest of the process of caring for growing tomatoes will be the same as when growing them on a windowsill.

The subtleties of growing tomatoes "Balcony miracle".

Recently, people who grow tomatoes at home give their preference to "Balcony Miracle" tomatoes. This tomato variety differs in that it grows in the form of a small shrub, which has a small height and its fruits are not too large, since they can reach the size of cherry tomatoes.

Also, such tomatoes are good because, if desired and possible, they can be transplanted into ordinary soil. The fruits of this tomato variety are quite sweet and can be used not only for food, but also for canning.

The experience of growing tomatoes in an apartment.

If you refer to the many years of experience of those who have been involved in growing tomatoes in an apartment for several years, we can safely say that if all the requirements are met, your tomatoes will bring a good harvest at any time of the year. is possible in the following videos.

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Tomato "Balcony Miracle": growing

04/17/2013 | admin

Dwarf tomato varieties have always enjoyed increased attention.For example, tomatoes "Balconnoe Miracle" attract with the possibility of widespread use, specific taste, decorativeness and elegance.

Miniature plants are grown in winter gardens, in flower beds, beds, window sills, in small containers on balconies and loggias. They give a bountiful early harvest and are capable of bearing fruit twice a year.

Description of the variety "Balcony Miracle"

The "Balcony Miracle" tomato is the fruit of German breeders. The undersized standard-shaped plant has dark green leaves and is abundantly strewn with bright red round and sweet fruits. The height of the central stem reaches 50 cm, it does not need a garter and pinning.

The early ripening variety has good yields and matures even in limited light conditions. Up to 2 kg of juicy fruits weighing up to 30 g each can be removed from one bush. The plant does not suffer from late blight and easily tolerates sharp climatic fluctuations.

Tomatoes "Balconnoe Miracle" bear fruit every 85 - 100 days and are used to prepare various dishes, including canned and salted ones. This is the only tomato that can be frozen in the refrigerator.

Soil preparation for tomatoes

As containers for growing a dwarf variety at home, boxes, containers, plastic bags are used. First, the soil is prepared. It should contain:

• humus - 50%; potassium supplements - 40g.

When to plant tomatoes for seedlings?

To get an early harvest at home in the first months of spring, seedlings should be taken care of in December - January, and to collect autumn products, you need to start growing them in August. Seedlings are formed in small peat or plastic cups with perforated bottoms.

For quick germination and protection from diseases, it is recommended to pre-soak the seed in warm water, to which potassium permanganate crystals are added at the rate of 1 g per 100 ml of water. In each of the cups, you need to put a couple of seeds in slightly moistened soil and cover them with a film on top to create greenhouse conditions.

The ambient temperature should not be lower than + 22-25 ° C. After a few days, when the first shoots appear, the film must be removed and the plants should be placed in a well-lit and warm place. Within a week, they must be kept in cool conditions (at a temperature of + 12-15 ° C), and then returned to the same warm environment.

When the central stem reaches 10-15 cm, it can be transplanted into loose and moist soil. Permanent containers should be drained.

To create a favorable microclimate in a closed room, a glass of water is placed next to the plants, and wooden ladders or pegs are installed in the pots. Tomatoes do not like drafts and when airing the apartment they need to be removed from the windowsill.

For several days, the plants are placed in a darkened place, and then set in well-lit and heated areas. It may happen that too many seedlings have grown. The remaining bushes can be planted in open ground, keeping a distance of 30 cm between them. Seedlings of the "Balcony Miracle" tomato

Care for the "Balcony Miracle"

During the period of growth and ripening, tomatoes need to be fed and watered once a week. In 1 liter of water, dilute:

• superphosphate - 5g; urea - 1g.

On sale there are ready-made products ("Cytovit" and "Epin") intended for this purpose. Some farmers prefer to use mullein or chicken manure, which is diluted in the right proportion in warm water. During the flowering period, periodic shaking of the plants promotes better pollination.

Top dressing is most effective during the flowering period and the formation of the fruit ovary. When the fruits turn red, they are cut off and laid for ripening, allowing the appearance of new tomatoes.

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Growing balcony tomatoes

A popular garden crop - tomatoes - grows well in balcony boxes. In terms of yield, such plants are practically not inferior to those growing in greenhouses and on beds - if you choose the right varieties and follow agricultural techniques.

Balcony tomatoes - Create conditions

It should be noted that tomatoes love light. On a loggia or balcony facing north or shaded by trees, they will feel bad without regular supplementary lighting. On the southwest side, on the other hand, shading is required.

It is optimal to place tomato "beds" on the southeastern balcony. Lighting will also be required when growing seedlings, so you should equip the window sill intended for plants with fluorescent lamps. If you want to get a late harvest (in October - November), you need a well-insulated loggia or a window sill equipped with additional lighting in the apartment.

Balcony tomatoes - Selection of varieties For home cultivation, you should choose compact early ripening varieties with a growing season of up to 110 days and medium-sized fruits. There are many hybrids and varieties for growing in pots, for example, Balcony Miracle, Balcony Yellow and others.

Potted tomato

Among them there are also tall varieties, for example, Cherry red, Cherry yellow, Eupator F1. You can plant early and ultra-ripening varieties that form compact undersized bushes. Tomatoes Gavroche, Gnome, Moskvich, Leopold, Severyanin, Nevsky, Dubrava and others grow well on balconies.

Bonsai plants look spectacular in hanging pots. Some varieties are also grown at home, which form rather large fruits, such as Wind Rose or Cinderella. It is good if the selected variety is cold-resistant - this allows you to transfer it from the apartment to the balcony earlier.

For those who do not have enough time, as well as for novice vegetable growers, it is better to prefer unpretentious varieties that do not require laborious maintenance.Balcony tomatoes - Sowing for seedlings Seeds for sowing must be prepared.

They begin with culling, removing all damaged or disease-bearing seeds. You can put them in a 1% solution of sodium chloride and mix thoroughly - after a few minutes, only seeds that are not suitable for sowing will remain on the surface.

They are drained, and high-quality ones are washed and dried. The next procedure - disinfection - helps prevent diseases of tomatoes. It is carried out by soaking the seeds in various solutions, for example, a one percent solution of potassium permanganate (kept for 20 - 25 minutes) or a 0.2 percent solution of phytoflavin (for 2 hours).

The treated seeds are washed and dried again. Dry seeds can be sown, or they can be pre-soaked and germinated. The seeds are soaked in water at room temperature for a day or in a solution of a drug that stimulates growth (heteroauxin, sodium humate, and others), according to the instructions for the drug.

This procedure is carried out immediately before sowing. Germinate in a damp paper or cloth napkin at room temperature, making sure that the seeds do not dry out. You can sow tomatoes in several stages.

The earliest harvest will be obtained with February (until the middle of the month) sowing. To get the second - late - wave of the harvest in late autumn, re-sowing is carried out in late May - early June.

Soil and container for planting For homemade tomatoes, it is better to use special ready-made peat mixtures that contain all the necessary fertilizers and have an optimal composition. A mixture of equal parts of garden soil and compost (humus), to which vermiculite is added (a quarter of a part), is also suitable. A glass of ash and a tablespoon of nitroammophoska are added to a bucket (10 l) of such a mixture.

You can sow tomatoes in seedling boxes - in this case, a pick will be required when the plants form the first true leaf, or you can sow them immediately into separate pots, 2 - 3 pieces. As they grow, weaker plants are discarded, and the rest are transferred into a larger container. when the roots fill the earthy lump. For grown plants, buckets or deep balcony boxes are prepared, at the bottom of which a drainage layer is made of broken brick or coarse sand.

It is important that the plants have enough soil for root development and nutrition.Balcony tomatoes - Care features For watering plants, it is recommended to use water at room temperature, after watering, gently loosen the soil.

It is important not to allow waterlogging so that the roots do not rot. At high humidity, it is advisable to ventilate the room with seedlings. Since the volume of soil in the container is limited, it is necessary to regularly feed the seedlings; the regime of watering and dressing depends on the volume and composition of the soil.

Complex fertilizers are often used for feeding; an excess of nitrogen should be avoided, since in this case the plants will actively branch to the detriment of the harvest. In April, tomatoes can be moved to a glazed loggia, be sure to control the temperature. If there is a threat of frost, it is better to bring the plants into the room or cover them with non-woven material in two layers.

On the open balcony, the bushes are exposed in May, when the weather is stable and warm. Plants are formed depending on the variety: undersized - usually in 3 - 4 stems, tall - more often in one, less often in two stems with a mandatory garter to the support. As the plant grows, the lower leaves are removed to the brush with fruits. Bushes with ripe tomatoes are a real decoration of the balcony.

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