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
Producing early greens and radishes in protected soil is a reliable way to start the season with high profitability. The success of cultivation depends on proper substrate preparation, adherence to temperature parameters, and planting density for each crop
Nutrition and fertilizers For gardeners
The article examines the rules for preparing greenhouse soil and the application rates of basic mineral and organic fertilizers. You will learn how to create optimal conditions for crop nutrition in protected ground
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
For a stable harvest in outdoor soil conditions, experts recommend choosing early-maturing and adapted cultivars. The article provides an overview of the best eggplant cultivars, their characteristics, maintenance tips, and recommendations for controlling common vegetable crop pests
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Melon is a thermophilic crop requiring strict adherence to temperature regimes and lighting conditions. The article describes the key stages of cultivation: from seed preparation and care of seedlings to planting in hotbeds
Floriculture For students
The quality of seedlings and the cost of production depend on adhering to sowing rates and choosing the correct seed depth. The article describes the main sowing methods and recommendations for working with small, medium, and large seeds of ornamental crops
Floriculture For students
Temperature regime is a key factor in the development intensity of ornamental crops. The article will help agronomists correctly group species for effective planting planning.
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines the practice of using beneficial insects and fungi to control greenhouse pests, as well as the compatibility of fungicides with biological methods of plant protection
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines the natural antagonism mechanisms underlying biological protection and the prospects for using bacteriophages to combat plant bacterioses. The use of these methods allows for an effective reduction in the chemical load on agrocenoses
Plant protection For agronomists
This material covers the specifics of mineral nutrition in cucumber, signs of nitrogen deficiency, and methods for its correction. It also outlines the primary methods and regulations for greenhouse disinfection to provide plant protection against diseases and pests
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Plant compositions in glass containers are an elegant way to create a miniature natural landscape indoors. The article details the technology of crop selection, soil preparation, and the design of a decorative mini-greenhouse under glass
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
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
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article presents a professional methodology for growing healthy 60–65-day cabbage seedlings. You will learn about substrate requirements, temperature regime rules, and important care stages for obtaining sturdy plants
