Practice · 8 articles
Forcing is a complex of agrotechnical measures that allow for the production of vegetable, flower, and green crops outside their natural growing season. For an agronomist and a practitioner of protected soil, mastering this technology is a tool for the rational use of greenhouses and hotbeds during the autumn-winter and early spring periods. Effective forcing ensures a continuous production cycle, reduces production costs, and increases the profitability of the farm, allowing for the maximum utilization of available areas even in the off-season.
The presented selection brings together materials covering all stages of work in protected soil: from the preparation and disinfection of structures to specific cultivation techniques. Readers will find recommendations on the agrotechnics of tulips, hyacinths, and roses, as well as tips on growing radishes, greens, asparagus lettuce, and mushrooms. Separate articles are devoted to plant nutrition, including methods for calculating application rates of mineral and organic fertilizers, as well as storage technologies for mother stock. The collection will serve as a reference guide for organizing efficient production in the conditions of greenhouses, orangeries, and hotbeds.
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
Balanced agricultural techniques and proper canopy shaping allow for a significant increase in the productivity of greenhouse roses. The article examines key pruning methods, stem bending techniques, and ways to regulate flowering through pinching
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 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
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article discusses agrotechnical methods for cultivating asparagus lettuce and radish in greenhouses and hotbeds. Study the recommendations on soil preparation, seedling care, and optimal irrigation regimes to achieve high yield
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The practice of leading vegetable growers proves that top dressing with mineral and organic fertilizers significantly increases yield in protected soil. The article presents proven solution mixtures for hotbed irrigation and recommendations for their application
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article examines the main types of greenhouses — from lean-to to hangar-style — as well as the features of their internal layout and soil preparation. You will learn about various heating methods and the possibility of constructing simple manure-soil hotbeds for farm needs
Storage and processing For students
Storage of onions requires strict adherence to temperature regimes and humidity depending on its intended use. The article presents recommendations for the preparation and placement into storage of sets, mother bulbs, and food-grade bulb onions
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
