Grow tomatoes at home with TEO
Do you want to grow tomatoes at home but do you lack space or gardening equipment? Don’t panic, thanks to a simple and ingenious tip, you can grow tomatoes using simple plastic bottles. This method, called TEO, is both practical and ecological.
Equipment requirements:
- Small plastic bottles (preferably water or soda bottles)
- Fertility
- Tomato seeds
- Birds
- Tags to identify plants
Cultivation Steps:
1. Start by carefully cutting the top of plastic bottles to create mini garden pots. Make sure to drill a few small holes at the bottom of the bottles to allow water to flow.
2. Fill the bottles with fertile soil. Make sure to compact the soil well to ensure a good planting base.
3. Plant a tomato seed in each bottle. Be sure to respect the recommended planting depth for tomato seeds.
4. Water the plants regularly, ensuring constant moisture in the bottles. The small holes at the bottom of the bottles will allow excess water to drain.
5. Place the bottles in a sunny place so that the plants can enjoy the natural light necessary for their growth.
Practical tips:
- Identify each plastic bottle using labels to know the varieties planted.
- Be sure to regularly monitor soil moisture and water the plants as soon as necessary.
- If the plants become too large for the bottles, you can transplant them into larger pots or directly into the ground.
By following these simple steps and using recycled plastic bottles, you can grow tomatoes at home efficiently and economically. The TEO method will allow you to enjoy an abundance of tasty fruit while promoting the recycling and reuse of everyday materials.