The original way to grow tomatoes upside down

Method description

Some gardeners do not have a definite opinion for or against growing tomatoes upside down. However, most experts identify some of the benefits of growing tomatoes this way. The technology can be invented by yourself, any pots can be suitable for this business, it makes no difference whether they are large or small. Sometimes you don't need to buy a special container, and you can get by with ordinary flower pots. Hanging hooks can be made of aluminum wire.

You can cut holes in the bottom of the pot with a special nozzle, and when they are ready, you can fill them with soil. Planting a tomato outdoors is not an easy task that requires care and supervision. Planting a suspended tomato can yield a much higher yield. The clear advantage is that when you harvest, you do not bend over for each fruit, which is very important if you have a good harvest. Also, flowers or tomatoes planted in this way become an adornment of a summer cottage or garden plot. In the west, special pots have long been invented that meet all the requirements for growing tomatoes in this way. This is done very simply - the seedlings are placed in a pot, covered with soil and watered. In a literal sense, your garden looks like this - the stems and leaves of a tomato are looking down, and the roots are looking up.

American horticultural experts have conducted some experiments, as a result of which it became clear that the yield of tomatoes planted in this way increases. That is, the planting method directly affects the state of the plant - the root system receives more light and heat, watering is carried out more fully, and the tomato shoots are located more freely. By avoiding unnecessary pressure, the plant wastes its fragility and becomes stronger. For example, bell peppers cannot be grown under these conditions, as they are fragile crops and cannot withstand stress and gravity.

What are the advantages

According to experts, the technology of growing tomatoes in a suspended state is very effective and convenient. It is not necessary to apply pesticides, to cultivate the soil. Also, growing in such pots creates unfavorable conditions for the life of insects. Damage to tomatoes by fungi and bacteria is also reduced. The ability to plant potted tomatoes saves space and soil. You can plant tomatoes in the house, in the greenhouse, along the fence, and just as a decorative element of the interior. If you do not have a summer cottage, the apartment balcony may be suitable for this purpose.

Harvesting is very simple, the number of pests is reduced, soil rot does not occur, as well as fungal diseases. Tomatoes grown in pots are well lit, the root system develops quickly, and watering can be reduced significantly. Planting in places where there is no soil makes the use of the territory profitable.When watering, water and nutrients saturate the root system well - after all, under the force of gravity, water is well absorbed and penetrates down the container. Yields are increased in the same way. If the container is made more decorative, into two sections, then flowers can be planted in its upper part. This will give your indoor garden a pleasant and beautiful appearance.

Such tomatoes, growing down in a bush, are very popular with young children - they bring them joy and are very funny. In fact, this method of growing is considered almost legendary, and many videos have been filmed about it, which show the planting process itself and different models of implementation, both planting and pots, and the location of tomatoes. Guests and neighbors will be amazed at the look of your garden.

How to plant and grow

To grow your favorite varieties of tomatoes upside down, no beds are required, so you have the opportunity to save space and time for caring for the plants. This approach to cultivation is of particular relevance for people whose garden is not large, and it can be difficult to place a large number of plants in it in the open field. Famous for its lush bush, the tomato takes up a lot of space, so growing individual plants in pots, hanging, can simplify the process and help the plant owner get a large number of fruits from the smallest area. You can get started by preparing pots or containers. For this purpose, you can even use plastic paint containers that remained after repairs. These containers can help make your desire to grow hanging tomatoes a reality. In addition to the advantages of this method, there are some disadvantages, such as, for example, the weight of the pot with soil.

Also, when growing, you can encounter the process of heliotropism, when plants are drawn to the sun. This can cause the pot to bend, and again it comes down to the quality of the fastening. However, this is an organizational moment, and if you decide to grow hanging tomatoes, you should proceed to the next stage after preparing the container.

For decorative cultivation, you should select special varieties of tomatoes.

Only they will look good in a pot. It is also better to give preference not to bush, but to ampelous varieties with small fruits. A twenty liter bucket is considered the best for growing. Planting a sprout can be done with someone else to simplify the task. A hole is made in the bottom of the container; its dimensions should be from 3 to 5 centimeters. Access to the bottom should be free, and moss or newspaper can be placed on the bottom for filtration.

Also, such a filter will not allow soil to be washed out of the hole along with water. Further, the lower part of the plant, that is, the rhizome, extends through the hole. The entire stem remains outside. When fixing the plant, it is important to choose its correct position, after which the root is covered with earth. The ground or substrate level should be slightly below the edge of the container. The container is suspended in a place where it will be permanently, the substrate is watered, watering should be abundant and water should begin to flow from the hole. When moving a container with a tomato from place to place, you need to be careful, because it can be very easy to break with an awkward movement. The soil can settle after irrigation, so the soil is filled up to the required level. The plant is fertilized from above. Also, on top of a vase or container, you can plant strawberries, flowers, any other types of field crops that will bring a touch of charm to your plant, and increase designer interest in the decision to grow tomatoes in a hanging basket.

With additional plants, watering should be abundant and regular. The substrate level should be checked from time to time and added if necessary. You can also find ready-made sets for hanging tomatoes in the form of a basket, which were first invented in the west. Irrigation systems and soil mix are also sold ready-made, you just need to find them in a specialized store. Miniature tomato varieties can be perfect for decorative basket growing. Cucumbers or eggplants, as well as some types of beans, are also planted upside down.

Video "An unusual way of growing tomatoes"

The recording shows a way of growing tomatoes using American technology upside down.