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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.
7 min read For gardeners
Green manure is returning to farming practices as an effective replacement for organic matter. The article explains how green manure crops enrich soil with nitrogen, improve its structure, and contribute to the restoration of greenhouse soil
4 min read For gardeners
The article discusses methods for automating irrigation in a greenhouse: from using mechanical diaphragm regulators and simple electronic transistor circuits to creating reliable systems based on software devices. Learn how to assemble an effective soil moisture control system yourself
12 min read For agronomists
The article covers the nuances of substrate preparation and temperature control for growing vegetable transplants. You will learn how sowing dates and heating regimes affect plant development in hotbeds and greenhouses
7 min read For gardeners
Tomato leaves are the main indicator of plant health. In this article, you will find detailed instructions for identifying nutrient deficiencies and recommendations for combating fungal diseases
5 min read For gardeners
For optimal nitrogen uptake, greenhouse plants require not only fertilizer, but also lighting and a balance of nutrients in the soil. A variety of top dressing and maintenance of the greenhouse cover will help produce a healthy harvest without excess nitrates
11 min read For gardeners
The article examines practical approaches to the construction of attached greenhouses based on completed projects in Finland and Sweden. The reader will learn about cost-effective design methods and ways of integrating light-transmitting structures into the residential house structure
