The Japanese are clear. When there is no room for a bed, it grows tall. Cucumbers in so-called green towers produce a surprisingly rich harvest even where you would not expect it. A simple trick is enough and the balcony will turn into a small fertile garden.
Vertical growing has become more and more popular in recent years, and it’s really no wonder. There is often a lack of space in cities, but the desire for home-grown vegetables remains. in addition, they are really an ideal crop for this method because they naturally climb high and grow quickly. Just give them the necessary support and you will soon see what miracles they can do.
The garden season is just around the corner and with it preparations for a rich harvest. Watch the following video to learn how to make things even more efficient this year:
Green towers as a smart solution
The principle is really simple. Cucumbers are planted to a support, most often to a trellis, a net or a structure, along which they can stretch upwards, creating the effect of a so-called green tower, which saves space and at the same time allows the plants to thrive better. Vertical cultivation thus significantly increases the yield even in a really small space.
Thanks to it, plants have better access to light and air. Plus, cucumbers hang loosely down, so they grow straighter and are easier to harvest.
Clarity is also an advantage. In contrast to classic cultivation on the ground, you can see all the fruits and you don’t have to search for them in a dense growth. A few sticks or a simple lattice are enough, and even a small balcony will turn into a real oasis for the eyes and taste buds.
How to thrive
The basis of success is a solid support: it can be a wooden structure, a metal grid or even a tensioned net. It is important that the structure supports the weight of plants and fruits, which can be surprisingly heavy.
Regular care is no less important. Cucumbers need plenty of water and nutrients because they grow much faster. The substrate should always be of good quality and well permeable.
A harvest that pleases
Once your cucumbers have finally grown, comes the most enjoyable part: harvesting. Cucumbers ripen gradually, and with proper care, there can be a lot of them. In addition, vertical cultivation promotes the formation of new fruits, so you can harvest continuously for weeks. Even a small balcony can offer a surprisingly large harvest that tastes all the better because you know you grew it yourself.
