Concept · 50 articles
Protected cropping is a high-tech sector of plant cultivation that allows for microclimate control and the creation of optimal conditions for the development of vegetable, melon, and flower crops regardless of external factors. Mastering these technologies ensures a stable harvest, early production, and the ability to provide plant protection against specific pathogens characteristic of closed cultivation systems.
This collection brings together expert materials on all stages of farm management: from the construction of hotbeds and soil steaming systems to the intricacies of mineral nutrition and hydroponic methods. Readers will find practical recommendations on the agrotechnics of growing transplants of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and melons, as well as methods for controlling viral diseases and pests. The materials detail the organization of seasonal work, the use of biological agents for crop protection, and the specifics of flower crop cultivation, making this section a useful guide for both professional agronomists and greenhouse owners.
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article describes the technological aspects of organizing a hotbed facility, including soil preparation, the use of biofuel, and the basics of crop rotation. The material will help to effectively plan the growing of transplants and early vegetable crops in greenhouses and hotbeds
Plant protection For agronomists
The assessment methodology allows agronomists to reliably identify the level of nematode infestation in greenhouse crops. Accurate calculation of the average infestation score helps to timely adjust plant protection and forecast harvest losses
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
Plant protection For agronomists
The article presents the main agrotechnical requirements for growing pepper and eggplant in greenhouses, including temperature regimes, planting rates, and seedling care specifics. The material will help to optimize the microclimate and increase the crop yield in protected soil
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines the biological characteristics of the pathogen of cucumber Ascochyta blight, risk factors, and key agrotechnical methods of infection control. Study pathogen control methods through microclimate optimization and application of biological products in greenhouse
Vegetable growing For gardeners
The article describes the main stages of tomato seedling care in protected soil, including methods of non-pricking cultivation and microclimate regulation. You will learn about proper irrigation regimes, application of mineral top dressing and the importance of night temperature reduction for plant development
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
Plant protection For agronomists
The article describes key aspects of greenhouse production for flower crops, including substrate selection, temperature regimes, and modern methods of protecting transplants from infections. Learn how to ensure high-quality output when growing plants from seed
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines viral infections of greenhouse roses, their impact on plant condition, and primary methods for pathogen suppression. Recommendations for diagnosing non-pathogenic chlorosis caused by temperature stress are also provided
Plant protection For agronomists
The use of alternative growing media allows for effective control of soil-borne pathogens. The article examines the experience of using straw, peat, and flow-through hydroponic systems in modern protected soil
Plant protection For agronomists
Modern methods of soil disinfection allow for effective control of pathogens in protected soil. The article examines technologies for subsurface steaming, equipment requirements, and the specific application of Hoddesdon systems and needle steam pipes
Plant protection For agronomists
Agronomists use biological pest and disease control methods in greenhouses, including the application of trichothecin against powdery mildew of cucumbers and avermectin complex against root-knot nematodes on tomatoes. The article contains regulations for the application of preparations and a comparative analysis of their application methods
