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Tips to grow tomatoes on balcony

The fruits come in various colors and sizes–red, orange, brown and yellow, pear-shaped or round and also the tangy aroma of their leaves is amazing. Learn ‘how to grow tomatoes on a balcony‘ step by step in this article. What Type of Tomatoes are Suitable for Balconies Good news is that all the tomato varieties are suitable for container gardening, but there are limitations like you can’t grow tomato varieties that spread and become too tall (indeterminate ones) on your balcony (don’t blame us, if we believe balconies are small). The best idea is to choose determinate varieties of tomatoes that are locally available and grown successfully. For example, cherry tomatoes, these are extremely easy to grow, low care and produce lots of fruits in a growing season. Besides, there are many other varieties available. Go to a seed shop, check out in your nearby nursery or buy online! Growing Tomatoes on a Balcony Tomatoes on the balcony should be planted in well-drained, stable pots. Keep in mi

What to know before starting balcony garden?

A balcony garden can be as complicated or simple as you want. You can spend thousands of dollars or you can make one for very little money. With plant and container choices, you can either make a relatively low maintenance, easy balcony garden or you can do a full-on farm. It depends on your space, light and exposure and the amount of time, energy and/or money you want to spend. Balconies are usually microclimates, differing significantly from the climate on the ground. There can even be different microclimates on a tiny balcony. If an area is shaded, that can be one climate, if another area is exposed to the wind, that is a different climate. The conditions on balconies can be extreme, with huge temperature fluctuations. Also, surface treatments can affect how hot or cool your balcony is and if it retains the heat over time. The good news is that there are beautiful plants for almost every condition possible. The trick is to really figure out what the environment is before you plan y