Concept · 22 articles
The growing season is a key period of time during which a plant actively grows and develops, passing through all stages from germination to crop ripening. Understanding the biological characteristics of this process, as well as the ability to competently manage environmental factors — soil nutrition, water regime, and temperature indicators — allows the agronomist and the gardener to maximize crop productivity. Knowledge of the laws of organism development helps to more accurately forecast yield and optimize resource use at each stage of the plant life cycle.
The presented collection gathers materials covering a wide range of agronomic tasks. Readers will find information on methods for extending the growing season using greenhouses, specifics of cultivating sugar beet, carrots, and lentils, as well as the principles of balanced mineral nutrition for vegetable crops and potatoes. Special attention is paid to irrigation technologies, water consumption forecasting, and the role of the biological phase of the soil in maintaining soil fertility. These articles will help both professionals and amateurs to take a systematic approach to managing plant productivity and intensifying agricultural production.
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Using a polycarbonate greenhouse makes it possible to significantly increase the growing time for heat-loving crops in the Central region. Due to the thermal insulation properties of the structure, farmers can significantly expand their cultivar assortment and accelerate plant development
Agrochemistry For students
The article discloses the agrochemical requirements of sugar beet regarding soil structure, density, and acidity. Data on the removal of primary nutrients and their effect on harvest quality are also presented.
Agrochemistry For students
To increase the yield and quality of vegetables, it is necessary to regulate the composition of fertilizer depending on the biology of a specific crop and soil conditions. The article provides information on the chemical composition of vegetable plants and potatoes, which is important for the proper management of agricultural crop nutrition
Irrigation For agronomists
The information-advisory system helps agronomists accurately dose irrigation based on soil moisture data and weather forecasts. The article examines the equipment composition, including the operation of the Vantage Pro2 weather station and the capabilities of the control console
Crop production For students
The article describes the biological characteristics of forage carrots, their high nutritional value, and growth condition requirements. Information on the growing season, cold hardiness of the crop, and a current list of popular cultivars are provided.
Agrochemistry For students
The living phase of the soil is the foundation of its soil fertility, providing plant nutrients and humus formation. The article reveals the influence of soil organisms on biological processes and the phytosanitary state of the field
Irrigation For agronomists
The article describes modern approaches to yield programming based on the analysis of bioclimatic factors. The principles of the climate-yield simulation system are examined, which models the processes of energy and mass exchange, soil moisture dynamics, and agroecosystem productivity.
Ecology For students
The article describes the patterns of environmental factor impacts on living organisms. You will learn about the tolerance ranges of species and the fundamental ecological laws that determine ecosystem productivity
Fish farming For students
The joint use of fattening ponds for poultry ranging and fertilizer application allows for a significant increase in fish productivity. The article contains the stocking rates for ducks and the principles of mineral fertilizer application for the stimulation of the natural food base for carp
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
An attached greenhouse is a space that combines the functions of a veranda, an energy storage unit, and a vegetable garden. The article examines the stages of greenhouse management: from selecting low-maintenance crops to calculating the time required for agricultural operations
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the features of assessing the nutritional value of greenhouse soil and calculating fertilizer doses, taking into account the type of substrate and laboratory analysis methods. You will learn about the differences in approaches to determining available nutrients for key floral crops
Agrochemistry For students
The application of fertilizers on perennial meadows allows for increased green mass yield and improved feed quality. The article reveals the principles of effective herbage nutrition, the role of soil pH, and the dynamics of nutrient uptake by plants.
