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Protected cultivation: types of greenhouses, cold frames, and temporary covers, microclimate and supplementary lighting, heating and ventilation, soils and substrates, specifics of growing crops in enclosed structures, and season extension.
14 min read For gardeners
Automation of greenhouse heating allows for maintaining the optimal temperature for seedlings without constant monitoring. The article examines circuits based on relays, mercury thermometers, and pressure thermometers for controlling electric heaters
9 min read For agronomists
High-quality seed preparation for sowing helps to select viable material and protect the future harvest from infections. The article covers calibration methods, disinfection techniques, and practices for stimulating the germination of vegetable crops
7 min read For gardeners
Using a greenhouse allows for creating an optimal microclimate for cabbage seedlings with coolness and high humidity. The article discusses the rules for soil preparation, seed sowing, and the subsequent planting of plants into open soil
4 min read For gardeners
A professional soil scientist analyzes typical mistakes made by gardeners when preparing greenhouse soil. Learn how to properly restore soil structure and avoid the accumulation of toxic substances to achieve a bountiful harvest
12 min read For gardeners
An attached greenhouse is a space that combines the functions of a veranda, an energy storage unit, and a vegetable garden. The article examines the stages of greenhouse management: from selecting low-maintenance crops to calculating the time required for agricultural operations
3 min read For gardeners
Using hotbeds for early forcing of greens allows for maximum efficiency in utilizing land area before the start of the main gardening season. The article presents a step-by-step cultivation technology for onion, parsley, celery, and sorrel, with recommendations for plant care and nutrition
