{"id":17644,"date":"2025-09-02T19:40:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T17:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novital.it\/vegetable-garden-on-the-balcony-with-ortoorto-you-can-a-short-guide-to-growing-fresh-vegetables-even-in-the-city\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T10:59:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:59:19","slug":"vegetable-garden-on-the-balcony-with-ortoorto-you-can-a-short-guide-to-growing-fresh-vegetables-even-in-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novital.it\/en\/vegetable-garden-on-the-balcony-with-ortoorto-you-can-a-short-guide-to-growing-fresh-vegetables-even-in-the-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegetable garden on the balcony: with ORTO&amp;ORTO you can! A short guide to growing fresh vegetables even in the city"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-0-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable garden on the balcony with Orto&amp;amp;Orto\" class=\"wp-image-17616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-0-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-0-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-0-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-0-113x75.jpg 113w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-0-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-0-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vegetable garden on the balcony is really within everyone&#8217;s reach today, with <strong>ORTO&amp;ORTO!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever dreamed of picking salads, cherry tomatoes or herbs directly from your balcony? With the new modular and stackable systems of <g id=\"gid_0\">ORTO&amp;ORTO<\/g> in food-grade plastic, creating an urban garden is now simpler, cleaner and within everyone&#8217;s reach, even in small spaces. In this guide, you will discover how to transform your balcony into a productive, healthy and sustainable green corner.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why create an urban garden<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cultivating a vegetable garden on the balcony is not just a trend: it is a conscious choice to reduce the environmental impact, eat healthier and rediscover contact with nature. Even a few square meters on the terrace can be enough to grow fresh and seasonal vegetables, improving the domestic microclimate and giving psychophysical well-being, and in this our <strong>VEGETABLE &amp; VEGETABLE <\/strong>system will certainly help you! <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-3.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable garden on the balcony with Orto&amp;amp;Orto\" class=\"wp-image-17621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-3-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-3-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-3-750x563.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With Orto&amp;Orto, growing vegetables and herbs on the terrace is easy and fun!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The advantages of the modular tank system<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The heart of our urban garden is represented by <strong>stackable food-grade plastic tanks,<\/strong> designed to be safe, light and resistant to atmospheric agents. Thanks to their modular structure, you can customize the height and layout according to the available space, creating verticality and increasing the arable area. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key features:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safe material<\/strong>: certified food-grade, non-toxic and UV-resistant plastic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space-saving design<\/strong>: stackable on several levels, also perfect for narrow balconies or terraces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy to assemble and move<\/strong>: ideal for those who live in a rental or want flexibility. The possibility of mounting wheels on the tanks allows them to be moved easily without too much effort. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water drainage and reuse system<\/strong>: avoids water stagnation, promotes root health and allows excess water to be reused in the tanks below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1137\" src=\"https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-4.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable garden on the balcony with Orto&amp;amp;Orto\" class=\"wp-image-17626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-4.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-4-475x500.jpg 475w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-4-285x300.jpg 285w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-4-768x809.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-4-71x75.jpg 71w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-4-480x505.jpg 480w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-4-750x790.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Orto&amp;Orto, just planted and ready to give enormous satisfaction!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to start: from choosing vegetables to planting<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step is <strong>to evaluate the exposure of the balcony<\/strong>: a sunny corner (at least 4-6 hours a day) is perfect for crops such as cherry tomatoes, chillies, salads, basil and strawberries. In less exposed areas, you can opt for spinach, valerian, arugula or umbrine herbs. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic steps:<\/h3>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Organize modular pools<\/strong> in a stable and safe way, using different heights to maximize light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fill each tank with a good organic universal soil<\/strong>, enriched with compost or organic fertilizer. <strong>On the bottom he places a layer of draining material<\/strong> of a few cm, such as expanded clay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose compact or dwarf strains<\/strong> that are ideal for container grows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sow or transplant<\/strong> following the indications on seasonality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water regularly<\/strong>, preferably early in the morning, and check the drainage (carefully make the holes in the bottom of the tub).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable garden on the balcony with Orto&amp;amp;Orto\" class=\"wp-image-17631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-1-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-1-133x75.jpg 133w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-1-750x422.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintenance and collection: practical tips<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have started your urban garden, a few weekly attentions are enough to keep it productive. Eliminate <strong>weeds<\/strong>, control any <strong>pests <\/strong>with natural methods, and prune plants when necessary. If possible, keep the herbs topped to prevent them from flowering, and to do so use sharp kitchen scissors. Modular tanks make these operations easier, as you can work standing or sitting, without bending over. If you decide to use <strong>ORTO&amp;ORTO <\/strong>as a seed tray, label each container with the name and variety of the plant and the date of sowing. This will help you monitor growth and schedule new scalar plantings.     <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A small vegetable garden, great benefits<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the pleasure of harvesting genuine zero-kilometer products, the vegetable garden on the balcony offers moments of relaxation, environmental education for the little ones and even savings on shopping. With our <strong>modular food-grade plastic system ORTO&amp;ORTO,<\/strong> you can build a green corner in a practical and orderly way that adapts to your home and your lifestyle, offering you great satisfaction with little attention. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/novital.it\/en\/product\/composition-ortoorto\/\">You can buy the bathtubs you want and create your own composition<\/a><\/strong>, according to your needs, or you can decide to buy our <strong>ORTOLINA<\/strong> (3 bathtubs) and <strong>SANREMO<\/strong> (4 bathtubs) sets that will help you easily build your vegetable garden on the balcony! Visit our online shop for more information! <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-5.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable garden on the balcony with Orto&amp;amp;Orto\" class=\"wp-image-17636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-5.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-5-500x448.jpg 500w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-5-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-5-768x688.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-5-84x75.jpg 84w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-5-480x430.jpg 480w, https:\/\/novital.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/orto-sul-balcone-ortoorto-5-750x672.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The vegetable garden on the balcony is really within everyone&#8217;s reach today, with ORTO&amp;ORTO! 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