Growing vegetables on the windowsill
If you want to see on your desk every dayfresh greens, then we offer to grow useful and natural products yourself. On the windowsill you can grow vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions. The main thing is to fulfill a few simple conditions, namely:
have good lighting. Seedlings should be planted along the windows facing south or use lamps.
to prepare high-quality soil and top dressing
select the seeds.
Let us dwell on each type of seedling in more detail.
How to grow cucumbers on a windowsill
Let's start with the selection of seeds. Not all varieties are suitable for growing in winter and at home. They must be self-pollinated and well tolerated by low illumination. Pay attention to the varieties Mashenka, Kuzya House, Marinda and hybrids F1: Serezha, Legend. Before planting the seeds must be germinated, for this purpose, place them for 2-3 days in a moist environment (for example, wrap in tissue and pour water). You can also shed a solution of potassium permanganate. As soon as the seeds have poured out, we put them in the soil.
Let us turn to the substrate. It should be a mixture of soil, peat and humus (2: 1: 0.5). You can also add chalk and wood ash. As a drainage is used expanded clay or broken brick. Capacity choose volumetric, for each plant should account for an average of 5 liters.
Tip: to avoid the need for picking, plant cucumbers immediately in a permanent container.
At the bottom of the box there must be holesto divert water. At the bottom we fill the drainage, then the soil mixture (we do not compact it). The land should be well hydrated. It should also be shed with a solution of potassium permanganate in order to avoid the development of fungal diseases.
After planting, cover the seeds with a film and put in a well-lit place. As soon as the shoots appear, the film can be removed. If you want to have a good harvest of cucumbers in winter, follow these tips:
seedlings are placed in the warmest and brightest place. Cucumbers are very afraid of drafts and temperature changes.
regularly feed the planting. mineral fertilizers (3 liters - 1-2 teaspoons)
after the appearance of 11-12 leaves, the top should be cut, otherwise the harvest will leave much to be desired.
How to grow tomatoes on a windowsill
To grow tomatoes on the windowsills you needcorrectly choose varieties that can grow at home in winter. The first condition is tolerance to insufficient illumination; the second is short stature (even a dwarf size can be chosen). We advise you to pay attention to such varieties as:
Little Florida
Balcony miracle
Bonsai
Oakwood
Baby
Hummingbird
Room Surprise
The capacity requirements are the same as for the landingcucumbers, but gardeners do not recommend taking plastic boxes, let them be clay or wooden. The stores sell special soils for tomatoes. It can be added peat (1/10 volume). Do not forget to spill the land with boiling water or a solution of potassium permanganate. Seeds can also be germinated in plastic cups or bottles with a cut-off wall. So it will be easier for you to control watering, but then you will have to transplant the plants.
Planting tomatoes is recommended in January, then tothe beginning of spring you will enjoy the harvest. Large whole seeds are deepened into moist soil by 2 cm and covered with film. The optimal temperature for germination is 25 °. After the appearance of sprouts, the box can be rearranged to the window sill. Make sure that the soil is constantly moist, but not wet, otherwise fungal diseases will develop.
If you plant seedlings in glasses, then it must be dived at the age of 15 days. Do not forget to feed the plants regularly (every 10-15 days).
When the fruits appear, twigs of tomato are better tied up, otherwise they risk breaking down under the weight of tomatoes.
For more information on growing tomatoes in our video:
How to grow pepper on a windowsill
Choosing varieties of sweet pepper for a window sill, give preference to the Treasure Island, Winnie the Pooh or Banana sweet. Seeds can be germinated by holding for about 24 hours in a damp cloth.
To grow a sweet pepper it is possible in smallplastic cups, and with the appearance of 7 sheets dive into plastic or ceramic containers of 4-5 liters. Landing is usually carried out in January-February.
Soil is better to take for tomatoes or to mix turf,humus and sand (2: 1: 1). Previously, the soil must be shed and disinfected. After sowing, the temperature should be kept at least 25 °, and the light day lasts up to 12 hours. After the emergence of shoots, you can rearrange the pots to a cooler place. Do not forget to water and spray plants regularly. Periodically (once a week) produce treatment from aphids.
Do not forget to harvest in time: the stem should not have more than 4 peppercorns.
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