Tomato greenhouse on the balcony

They are one of our favorite vegetables and taste best when they are eaten where they grew up (if possible under the sun). So what could be more suitable than one protected from rain and hail Tomato greenhouse on the balcony. If you have nothing to do with handicrafts and do-it-yourself work, you will find ready-made sets in all conceivable sizes and in some cases for less than 100 euros in specialist shops. Then you practically only need each other to take care of the right plants or just pull it yourself. Here is an overview of the Varieties of tomatoeswhich are particularly suitable.

Growing tomato plants on the balcony?

In terms of the time required, it takes between seven and eight weeks for rearing, if about five millimeters deep is sown. Nevertheless, at least in the Cold house not before mid-March with the sowing to be started. By the way, letting the seeds germinate on the windowsill is not a good solution, because here that is Especially for plants that are just sprouting out of the ground, vital light only from one side occurs. The germination in the tomato greenhouse of your balcony takes about

eight days based on temperatures between 22 and 25 ° C. After that it can be pricked out and planted in pots. Only plants that already have developed cotyledons should be used.

Continue individually in the pot

The heat requirement in the tomato greenhouse on the balcony is no longer that high. Just over 20 ° C during the day and 16 ° C overnight are sufficient for the plants to grow to a cutting size of approx. have grown seven centimeters. In addition to moderate watering, a little liquid fertilizer can be used to help form stable roots if necessary. From the beginning of May the tomato plants should be strengthened enough that they can go outdoors with two cotyledons and about six leaves.