Our partner Green City Farm's field in Helsinki produces harvest and well -being. The same ideas can also be implemented in balcony farming. Our housing coordinator Laura Hahkala encourages you to push your hands into the soil.
Malmi Longinoja has a group of people. This 1.2-hectare arable land leased from the Malmi Campus of the Malmi Business College Malmi Campus is an integral part of the school's operating and curriculum. Perho Green City Farm has its roots in the partnership economy, which supports small -scale and organic cultivation activities while combining residents, city dwellers and stakeholders in the area.
The field has also been produced in the field for the houses of setting dwellings. For example, residents have been able to cook together in chef clubs and sit down at the same table to eat. “Our houses have good joint kitchens and these housing services are supportive,” says Laura Hahkala . Green City Farm and Settlement apartments are united by an important value - community spirit . It is said that one measure of community is how often we eat together. Food unites people and food is an important part of culture. At the same time you can learn new recipes!
Last year, Setlement Housing got pre -grown seedlings from Green City Farm for co -cultivation. According to Hahkala, co -cultivation is possible in all houses in setting dwellings in the yard or in the common balconies.
"Of course, with setting apartments, we want to think that balcony farming combines residents, and in some of our houses, residents have been a cut," Hahkala rejoices.
The balcony gardener feeds the body and mind
In addition to co -cultivation, your hands can also be pushed into the soil on your own balcony. Many balconies are adorned with different summer flowers. They are not only beautiful but also vital for pollinators. In addition, you can grow useful plants on the balcony. Hahkala is a supporter of balcony farming. He enjoys an easy -to -find local food from the balcony, which can be sure what to put in his mouth and where it comes from. Balcony farming is also economical; The food can be raised once in the seeds of the vegetables purchased from the store.
"Herbs are also often very easy to care for and healthy. Freeding is also a nice hobby, if you like to follow the growth of plants, you don't have to go far from home to do this," Hahkala says.
In the summer, balcony plants also nicely shadow and cool the apartment. For example, try sprawling rose beans ! As you grow on the balcony, you can almost sense the jungle -like atmosphere. A good time for seed sowing is right now in May. The harvest can be collected in late summer when the beans are about 10-15 cm long.
The urban jungle can also be conjured up on the balcony from green plants. Some houseplants enjoy the summers on the balcony and the winters inside. In winter, the houseplants keep the humidity of the apartment at a suitable level. Hahkala reminds us that cold air binds less moisture, and inside the heating dries the room air and mucous membranes. Plants are helpful here too.
Greens and natural environments have proven well -being effects, including lowering heart rate, stress relief and improving sleep quality. Cultivation and plants will increase well -being and creativity, it also calms the mind and helps to concentrate.
Five tips for balcony growing:
- Take into account the direction and lightness. The sunny balcony increases the temperature and the water consumption of plant water.
- Choose the medium and the container is correct. You can use pots, boxes and growth bags. Use the pens to prevent water from tangling the floor or casting into the structures.
- Pay attention to the size of the multi -farm. The large pot can accommodate many plants. Plant in the middle of taller and lower plants at the edges.
- Find out the fertilization need for plants and follow the dosage instructions.
- Take advantage kerro you. Different subsidies, grilles and ampoules multiply small space cultivation. The shelves on the wall can accommodate many herb pots.
More tips for balcony farming, you can find Marto .
