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Growing flowers, plants or even small vegetables and fruits at home or at work is one of the most relaxing pursuits of recent times, along with the pandemic process to care for them.

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İSTANBUL (TR) - The number of people who want to get away from the stress of the pandemic and spend time with a pleasant hobby while staying at home or in the office is increasing every day. But the fading of flowers and other different plants, short life spans, problems with their vitality and brilliance stand out as the leading problems of this relaxing and enjoyable endeavor. 

Growing more plants at home

Harun Karakush, an agricultural consultant for Bacteco, which offers plant-feeding products, says that the pandemic has increased interest not only in flowers, but also in growing vegetables and fruits and agriculture at home. "According to a study conducted in the UK last year, the second most popular activity performed at home after watching television during the pandemic period stands out as growing plants and farming at home. While plants seem to outstrip even cooking, another study conducted in America and Canada shows that one in every 2 people (51% of respondents) grew at least one type of fruit or vegetable in their home during the pandemic period. 17.4% of these people say that they first started growing vegetables or fruit at home with the pandemic.”

5 suggestions for those who want to grow plants or farm at home with their own facilities

Harun Karakuş shares his special suggestions for those who dream of a tiny garden in their home or workplace, as well as those who want to grow organic fruits or vegetables on their balcony or do agriculture at home:

1. Learn more about the plant you want to grow: if you do not have experience with soil and plant cultivation, first get to know the plants or the vegetables and fruits you will grow. Because each plant, vegetable and fruit has its own unique climate, soil and aquaculture characteristics. 

2. Create the necessary conditions: it is important to provide the necessary environment and conditions for the plant, fruit or vegetable to be grown. Providing appropriate light for roots and leaves, organizing space, using pots or spaces of the appropriate size, using umbrellas or awnings if plants that do not like the sun are to be grown, ensuring that the soil remains moist are among the elements that should be considered first. 

3. Choose the right soil: for the plant you want to grow, the soil should be fertile, well drained and rich in nutrients to drain excess water. You can easily obtain suitable soil from stores selling garden products.

4. Be patient: be patient, devote time to this relaxing hobby, plants, vegetables or fruits that you want to grow, which you can do with pleasure at any age. It is very important to observe every stage of their growth and ensure the continuity of ambient conditions.

5. Use formulas that extend the life span of plants: care kits and products provide visible solutions to problems that you experience when growing plants in a few days. Thanks to the ingredients and vitamins contained in its formulas, it meets all the nutritional needs of plants. It helps plants to extend their life span, make their leaves greener and healthier, increase their vitality and shine, and also helps pests stay away from Yesil.