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Greenhouses and covers

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.

3 min read For gardeners

Rules for leaf removal in tomatoes to accelerate fruit ripening

Leaf removal in tomatoes is an important agrotechnical practice that helps redistribute nutrients to the fruits and improve the microclimate in the greenhouse. Adhering to the timing and rules of pruning protects the plantings from rots and significantly accelerates the ripening of tomatoes

5 min read For gardeners

Tomato pest control and pepper cultivation in a greenhouse

The article examines effective methods for controlling common tomato pests in a greenhouse. Basic recommendations on temperature regimes and light conditions for growing sweet and hot peppers are also provided