Почему куст не такой, как на картинке?

На большом ящике на солнечной лоджии куст выше, чем в мини-горшке; при недостатке света — вытянутая голень и мало завязи. Поворачивайте ящик к свету равномерно и по размеру контейнера.

Видны цветы, но нет плодов

Чаще недостаток света, переполив или холодный корень. Увеличьте досветку и просушите слой чуть сильнее между поливами.

Что учесть именно на балконе?

Ветер сушит и ломает куст — подставка и при необходимости низкий экран. Перелив из поддона — вонь и соседи; короткий полив под корень. Ночью холодный ящик — занос или укрытие.

Solanum lycopersicum 'Klyukva v sakhare'

Early ripe cherry for **balconies and loggias** (State Register of the Russian Federation since 2012): in a **box or pot of 2–3 liters** the bush is usually lower and denser than in an open garden bed (there are often 50–70 cm in reference books). Determinant with a thickened stem; complex type brushes; fruits “like cranberries”, 12–20 g, bright red. **On the balcony:** secure the container from the wind; water at the root in the tray **without overflow** (neighbors below); in summer, cover the dark box from overheating (mulch/light screen); in winter and cloudy weather - **LED 12–14 hours**; when the ground is cold at night (+12°C and below), bring it into the room or insulate the box.

Stages of growth

Day 1

7-45

46-65

55-85

75-120

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Planting calendar

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Current month

Seedling

Feb - Apr

Planting in the ground

Mar - Jun

Harvest

May - Oct

How to care

Watering

Substrate moisture before germination; don't rot

💡Tips

•Remove the film from the pot after germination for light.

Difficulty growing

Easy

Overall Difficulty

Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.

Easy

Average

Difficult

Growing conditions

Frost resistance zone

Does not tolerate frost. On the balcony, the soil in the box cools down more than the air in the apartment - at night below ~12°C, limit removal or bring it in; In winter, with additional lighting, keep +18…+24°C near the crown.

Temperature range

Ovary ~20–26°C during the day; a cold window sill/glass at night slows down the fruit - a thermometer near the pot is more important than on the wall.

Lighting

South/southwest lodge: glass cuts out part of the spectrum - LED supplementary lighting is often needed even in summer with dense buildings. On an open balcony, the wind dries out the leaves - water earlier.

Also suitable: Northern loggia without direct sun: lamp only 12–14 hours; east/west + additional lighting in winter.

Nice neighbors.

Unwanted Neighbors

Soil preparation

Soil acidity

6.0–6.8

Soil type

Nutrient mixtures for vegetables in a pot, Humus + coconut/vermiculite for air to roots

Planting parameters

📏Distance between plants

1 plant per box of 2–3 l; Leave a gap between the pots for air (mold on touches). Do not place it close to the outer railing to prevent the box from being swayed by the wind.

⬇️Planting depth

Seeds 0.5–1 cm; deepening the seedlings to the cotyledons during transplantation is permissible.

🌱Planting methods

Seedling, Sowing directly into a 2-3 liter pot

💡Preparation Tips

•Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
•Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
•If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat

Frequently asked questions(3)

: On a large box on a sunny loggia the bush is taller than in a mini-pot; with a lack of light - an elongated shin and little ovary. Turn the box toward the light evenly and according to the size of the container.
: More often there is a lack of light, overwatering or a cold root. Increase the additional lighting and dry the layer a little more between waterings.
: The wind dries and breaks the bush - a stand and, if necessary, a low screen. Overflow from the pan - stink and neighbors; short watering at the root. At night, a cold box is a drift or shelter.

Benefits and nutrition

Cherry tomatoes provide lycopene, vitamin C and potassium; do not replace medical advice.

*The information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

Nutritional value

(per 100 g)

Calories	18 kcal	0,9%
Carbohydrates	3.9 g	3%
Vitamin C	14 mg	16% DRV (guideline)
Potassium	237 mg	5% DRV (guideline)

% of daily value

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