Machinery · 14 articles
A heated greenhouse is a key tool for extending the growing season and obtaining a stable harvest in a variable climate. Maintaining a stable temperature regime allows for the efficient cultivation of both traditional crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, and more heat-demanding melons and watermelons. Proper equipment of the greenhouse with heating systems and automated microclimate control becomes the foundation for early sowing, successful cultivation of high-quality transplants, and plant protection against nocturnal spring frosts.
This selection contains a practical guide to creating and operating heated protected soil. The reader will find detailed instructions on the installation of heating systems — from furnace and water systems to modern solar systems and electrical circuits with temperature sensors. In addition to engineering solutions, the materials cover a comprehensive technology of agricultural practices: from soil preparation and optimization of the light regime to specific techniques for growing transplants of various vegetable crops. The presented knowledge will help to optimize energy costs, create the necessary conditions for plant development, and significantly increase the final yield of your farm.
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article describes the design of water, solar, and stove heating systems for greenhouses. You will learn about the technical parameters for installing heating equipment to ensure a stable microclimate in protected soil
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Automation of greenhouse heating allows for maintaining the optimal temperature for seedlings without constant monitoring. The article examines circuits based on relays, mercury thermometers, and pressure thermometers for controlling electric heaters
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Spring temperature fluctuations often slow down the development of heat-loving crops. We examine how to properly accumulate daytime heat and use simple methods to maintain a stable microclimate in the greenhouse at night
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
High-quality seedlings are the foundation of a future tomato harvest. The article presents optimal sowing dates, temperature regimes, requirements for feeding area, and proven top dressing schemes for obtaining sturdy plants
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The bell pepper is a valuable crop, rich in vitamins and requiring a special approach when grown in protected soil. This article examines the biological characteristics of the plant, the necessary microclimate conditions, and the principles of selecting cultivars for greenhouses
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Adherence to agrotechnical timelines and rules of pre-sowing preparation is the key to obtaining strong pepper seedlings. The article provides a step-by-step guide on growing the crop from sowing seed to planting the plants in a permanent location
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Light is a key energy source for photosynthesis, upon which the greenhouse yield volume directly depends. The article describes methods for improving natural lighting and rules for installing electrical networks in protected soil conditions
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 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
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
Melons and gourds have become firmly established in gardening practice, becoming traditional for many regions. The article examines the history of watermelon cultivation, their undeniable health benefits, and the advantages of growing your own safe harvest
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article presents practical recommendations for planting cucumber seedlings in block and hangar greenhouses, including light intensity requirements, planting density, and formation methods for long-fruited parthenocarpic hybrids
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article presents development standards for high-quality tomato transplants without picking and a step-by-step instruction on applying the energy-saving fluid sowing method in greenhouses. You will learn how to prepare soil, fertilizer, and seed to reduce the time to emergence
