Concept · 33 articles
Film greenhouses and small-sized covers remain among the most effective tools in the arsenal of agronomists and gardeners for protected soil cultivation. Using film structures allows for significantly extending the growing season, accelerating the ripening of vegetable crops, and ensuring an optimal microclimate for producing high-quality transplants, tomatoes, peppers, and even melons. Proper design of such structures, competent organization of ventilation, and maintaining the temperature regime are the foundation upon which the productivity of greenhouse plant cultivation is built.
This collection combines practical materials on key aspects of working with film covers. Readers will find here recommendations on the construction and maintenance of structures, methods for growing various crops — from grapes to celery — and advice on plant training and their nutrition systems. In addition, the articles cover issues of phytosanitary control, including measures to combat common diseases, such as cucumber ascochytosis. The materials will help to systematize knowledge and implement proven technological techniques to increase the yield on the plot.
Vegetable growing For gardeners
Radish is an early-maturing, cold-hardy crop that requires a specific approach to irrigation, lighting, and sowing patterns. By following simple agrotechnical rules, you can avoid premature bolting and obtain a high-quality harvest of root crops
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
To obtain a high yield of peppers in a greenhouse, it is necessary to correctly combine organic and mineral top dressing. The article describes methods for preparing nutrient infusions and rules for adjusting nutrition when signs of nutrient deficiency in plants are identified
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
Using small-sized plastic covers allows for accelerating vegetable ripening and significantly increasing yield. The article examines the features of constructing frameless and arch structures for the protection of crops and seedlings
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The author shares professional experience in the development of the protected ground industry and recalls the work on the first recommendations for growing vegetables and transplants under film covers. The article covers the historical development of greenhouses in the research environment
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
To obtain a high cucumber yield, it is important to strictly observe the temperature regime, humidity, and rules for the application of nutrients. The article examines the key requirements of the crop for the microclimate and the methodology for creating effective organic beds
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article presents practical recommendations for forcing tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths; you will learn how to control flowering quality, avoid defects, and set optimal temperature regimes to obtain high-quality cut flowers
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
A practical guide to growing cucurbit crops in protected soil conditions. The article contains recommendations on soil preparation, microclimate management under plastic covers, and efficient planting schemes
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
Growing cucumbers on straw substrates allows for increased yield in unheated greenhouses due to the natural heating of the soil and the enrichment of air with carbon dioxide. The article examines in detail two methods of bed preparation and fertilizer application rates to ensure optimal growth conditions.
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The efficiency of heating and the microclimate in a greenhouse depend on the proper selection of the site. The article discusses key requirements for the placement of structures and the operational features of polymer film covers
Plant protection For agronomists
The article reveals the biological characteristics of the downy mildew pathogen, analyzing the direct dependence of the incubation period duration on the level of solar radiation. A list of modern F1 hybrids possessing genetic resistance to this disease is also presented
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines the characteristics of cucumber root rot pathogens, methods for increasing crop resistance to pathogens, and a complex of preventive measures for plant protection. Readers will learn about the role of grafting, hybrids, and agricultural practices in combating the disease
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
To obtain a high harvest in a protected environment, it is important to correctly select pepper cultivars based on ripening periods and biological characteristics. The article presents the results of trials of popular cultivars, their productivity, fruit weight, and wall thickness
