Heating the air and soil in greenhouses and hotbeds is a determining factor for successful plant cultivation in unstable climate conditions. Proper control of the temperature regime allows not only for extending the growing season but also for ensuring optimal conditions for the development of vegetable transplants. Maintaining a stable thermal environment is the basis for obtaining a high-quality harvest, protecting plants from adverse external factors, and effectively using the useful area of the plot, including the possibilities of wall-mounted structures.
This selection of materials serves as a practical guide for creating a controlled microclimate in protected ground. Readers will find information here on various ways to organize heating: from the installation of modern electric heating systems and film elements to the specifics of gas heating. The articles examine in detail the issues of soil preparation, nuances of agricultural technology when working with tomato transplants, as well as recommendations for the operation of hotbeds and film greenhouses. The materials are aimed at helping agronomists and amateur gardeners master the technical aspects of equipping greenhouses and optimizing temperature conditions to increase plant productivity.