Growing season

The growing season is a key stage of a plant's life cycle, covering all phases of active growth and development from the beginning of sap flow to the completion of fruit and seed formation. For an agronomist and a gardener, a deep understanding of this process is the foundation for planning agricultural work. Yield and product quality depend directly on how precisely the balance of nutrients, protection against pests and diseases, and methods of soil tillage are maintained during this period. Knowledge of biological rhythms allows for effective management of crop development, whether it be field cereals, fruit trees, or vegetables.

This selection contains materials covering the practical aspects of the growing season. Readers will find information on technologies for mineral nutrition of vegetable, floral, and grain crops, as well as methods of plant protection against fungal diseases and pests, such as the European corn borer or the Colorado potato beetle. Special attention is paid to the biological characteristics of grapevine and wheat development, as well as criteria for selecting rootstocks and soil management systems in orchards. The provided articles will help systematize the approach to cultivating major agricultural crops and optimize production processes at each stage of the growing season.