Not everyone realizes that growing crops upside down has many benefits. This, among other things, saves space, but also protects plants against pests such as snails. Which varieties can you grow this way and how do you go about it?
How to get rid of snails from your plot? Grow tomatoes upside down
Growing tomatoes upside down simply involves hanging them on a metal frame in a greenhouse, terrace or balcony. The shoots will stay upright, but you need to pay attention to the varieties that are best suited for this. It is worth knowing that smaller ones will not break the twigs. For example, choose Pendulina Orange, Tumbling Tom Red, and Pendulina Red. However, those with large fruits, such as buffalo heart, will not work, because the shoots could break under their pressure.
If you want to grow tomatoes upside down, get the right containers. It is worth making them yourself, e.g. from large water bottles. Just cut off the bottom and make 3 holes on the edge so you can thread a string through them for hanging. Place the seedlings into the prepared containers so that the shoots are at the bottom and stick out through the hole. Fill the container with tomato substrate. Then take care of the plants like those in
tomato seedlings Photo Aleksey Matrenin from istock
Growing tomatoes upside down. Why do this?
Growing tomatoes upside down has many advantages. However, few people are aware of them. What is worth paying attention to?
- Seedlings are better exposed to sunlight. This is because you can hang them anywhere, choosing the perfect position.
- You save space. Instead of planting tomatoes in a greenhouse, you will have space to grow other plants.
- Simple irrigation. By growing upside down, you have easy access to the plant’s roots, so the liquid will get directly to them.
- There will be no snails. The worms will not be able to get to the tomatoes, so you will save on spraying and other preparations, and the seedlings will not be damaged.
Source: Gazeta
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