How to grow tomatoes on the balcony

One of the popular vegetable crops is the tomato, which is included in many delicious dishes.

Some people dream of always having fresh tomatoes at hand, so they are interested in how to grow tomatoes on the balcony. This is quite simple to do, guided by basic growing technologies.

Early ripening varieties, for example, White filling, are best suited for home conditions. First you need to germinate the seeds. To do this, they should be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate) and wrapped in a wet cloth and placed on a plate or saucer. Germination of seeds requires warm conditions, so you need to choose a warm place: near a radiator or a stove. In this case, you should regularly moisten the cloth.

After a few days, white shoots should appear on the seeds. Now they can be planted in pots. After planting, they should be watered with warm water and covered with a glass jar and placed again in a warm place.

As soon as the shoots appear, the pots can be taken out to the balcony, closer to the light. After about one week, the sprouted tomatoes can be fed with a solution of mineral fertilizer. And after another week, it is recommended to water them with a weak solution of potassium permanganate to prevent diseases.

As tomatoes grow, they will produce side shoots called shoots. They need to be removed. Staking the plant is also recommended.

Tomatoes are self-pollinating plants, so you can increase their fertilization efficiency by hand pollinating.To do this, it is recommended to gently shake the flowers during flowering or open the balcony for air flow.

Those who know how to grow tomatoes on the balcony do it without much difficulty and get a good harvest.