It's not just a good idea when there's a lack of space on the balcony - simply grow small tomato varieties in the hanging basket. We introduce you to the most delicious hanging tomatoes.
Which hanging tomato varieties are suitable for hanging baskets?
Hanging tomatoes are ideal for hanging baskets or balcony boxes: popular varieties are Tumbling Tom Red, Gold Nugget, Bianca, Corbarino and Hoffmanns Rentita. They do not require any climbing aid and are easy to care for. Bush tomatoes can also be converted into hanging tomatoes.
These tomato varieties let their tendrils dangle
Cocktail tomatoes have all the attributes to thrive hanging in hanging baskets or balcony boxes. This solves space problems, creates a decorative appearance and reduces maintenance to a minimum. A climbing aid is unnecessary here, as is the annoying pinching out. If you choose the right variety, your balcony will be transformed into a feast for the senses. The best varieties:
- Tumbling Tom Red: red, aromatic fruits, tendril length up to 30 cm, fruits up to 30 grams
- Gold Nugget: spicy-sweet aroma, tendril length up to 150 cm, fruits up to 20 grams, very productive
- Bianca: creamy white fruits with a high sugar content, tendril length up to 150 cm, fruits 5-10 grams
- Corbarino: historical variety from Naples, countless red fruits up to 30 grams, unlimited growth requires pruning
- Hoffmanns Rentita: Tendril length up to 100 cm, short ripening time, very robust, red fruits, 60-80 grams
Information about wild tomatoes has been compiled for you in this article.
How to transform bush tomatoes into hanging tomatoes
Actually, limited-growing bush tomatoes are the ultimate hanging basket tomatoes - if only it weren't for their tightly upright habit. Resourceful hobby gardeners solve the problem with the following trick, which converts every vine and bush tomato into a hanging tomato.
- drill a 5 centimeter opening in the bottom of a sturdy bucket with a metal bracket
- Cut a coconut mat into a disk 15 centimeters in diameter with a slit in the middle
- Carefully push the roots through the hole in the ground from below
- Turn the bucket over and push the root neck into the slot
The coconut disc now holds the tomato plant in the bucket. Hang this in a safe place and fill it with soil. Then water the freshly planted tomato and care for it just like any other young plant. Please keep in mind that the bucket has to carry a lot of weight. Therefore, choose a hook that is as stable as possible in a safe hanging place.
Tips & Tricks
If you turn your bush tomatoes into hanging tomatoes by standing upside down, you can make sensible use of the space at the top of the bucket. Plant basil, marigolds or marigolds here. This is not only beautiful to look at, but also keeps diseases and pests at bay.
