Growing tomatoes in pots: The location is crucial
Created: 08/17/2022, 16:00
By: Joana Lück
Especially people without a garden rely on the cultivation of tomatoes in tubs.
But there are a few things to keep in mind.
Tomatoes are definitely at the top of the list of favorite vegetables.
Because they also have an advantage for gardeners with little space: Since they can be grown in tubs, they easily fit on the smallest balcony.
However, there are a few mistakes to avoid.
Growing tomatoes in pots: The location is crucial
Tomatoes need a climbing aid.
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It wouldn't be summer without sweet, aromatic tomatoes!
And if the vegetables come from your own cultivation - all the better!
But be sure to avoid the following beginner mistakes when growing:
The wrong location
Too small a pot
The wrong kind
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Even if you can offer your tomato plant a nice place on the balcony or terrace, the hours of sunshine are crucial: according to the
root
system , it should be at least five to seven per day.
If tomatoes don't get enough sun, you can tell by their slow growth.
You can ignore pots that hold less than 20 liters when choosing your tomatoes.
If the pot is too small, only a few fruits can form from the outset and the plant remains small.
Also not unimportant: A drainage hole, because tomatoes rot quickly when they are waterlogged.
As
Mein Schöner Garten
reports, you should definitely pay attention to the growth characteristics when choosing the type of tomato for your balcony.
Because even if cherry tomatoes may appear small at first glance, this is only true of the fruit.
The plant can reach heights of two meters.
According to
Mein Schöner Garten
, the “Vilma”, “Miniboy” or “Balkonstar” varieties, which belong to the bush or hanging tomatoes, are suitable.
The right soil and an appropriate fertilizer are also essential for cultivation in the bucket.
Also keep in mind that tomatoes need a trellis to guide them upwards in order to grow.