Means for vertical cultivation by growing plants comprising a panel member (2, 3) arranged on its end having an outer layer (9), in which lead-throughs (6) for plants are taken up. The panel member further has an upper end surface (5) which adjoins a front side as well as a back side of the member (2, 3). Alongside the edges of its upper end surface (5) the panel member (2, 3) is provided with at least one elongated chute (10).