Crystal Nelson
As a refreshing topping or in a salad: tomatoes are a tasty side dish. If you want to be absolutely sure that the fruit is not contaminated with harmful substances, you can grow tomatoes yourself.
It’s a great feeling when you know: I grew these tomatoes myself – and didn’t just put them in the supermarket trolley.
Do you think that growing your own tomatoes is too complicated? Do not worry. With these tips, you can’t go wrong when growing in the garden or on the balcony.
Plant tomato seed
You can already put the seeds in small pots with soil. Place them on a sunny windowsill with a foil cover until they germinate. From mid-May, the tender plants can go outside in bed. Radishes or carrots, for example, are particularly suitable as neighbors.
Growing Tomatoes: Extra Treatment
Take some time to “sniff”. The young side shoots are removed. This has the advantage that the plant uses all its strength on the main shoots. So there is a rich harvest with plump fruit.
Growing tomatoes on the balcony
Tomatoes transform even the smallest balcony into a sweet oasis. You can buy seedlings or ready-made plants from common varieties in the garden center. Put them in large pots. The more space tomatoes have to grow, the better their flavor will be.
Growing tomatoes: The ideal location
Tomato plants thrive best in warm, sunny spots. Your place should be sheltered from wind and rain. A south-facing wall is therefore suitable for cultivation in the garden. The sun is reflected from this and provides the additional heat. This is how tomatoes grow particularly easily. And they can quickly enjoy the delicious fruits.
