Practice · 39 articles
Heating in protected ground is a key factor in the efficiency of agrotechnical measures, determining the viability of transplants and the future yield of vegetable and melon crops. Properly maintaining the temperature regime in greenhouses and hotbeds allows for mitigating climate risks, extending the season, and optimizing conditions for photosynthesis. The choice of heating method—ranging from biological to automated electric systems—requires a comprehensive approach that takes into account the structure's design, its location on the site, and the specific biological requirements of the plants being grown.
This selection brings together materials on the practical installation of heating and microclimate management systems. The articles cover the technical aspects of installing heating cables, designing water and furnace circuits, and using contact sensors to automate processes. In addition to engineering solutions, you will find recommendations on preparing substrates, selecting film covers, and the agrotechnical nuances of growing tomato, cabbage, and melon transplants. The materials will help systematize knowledge on creating a reliable thermal contour in greenhouses of any type: from small wall-mounted structures to industrial facilities.
Poultry For agronomists
The article examines modern technologies of industrial poultry farming, methods of organizing closed-cycle production, and the advantages of intensive cage housing for laying hens. The material reveals key factors for the efficiency of large poultry farms
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The author shares professional experience in the development of the protected ground industry and recalls the work on the first recommendations for growing vegetables and transplants under film covers. The article covers the historical development of greenhouses in the research environment
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
Growing cucumbers on straw substrates allows for increased yield in unheated greenhouses due to the natural heating of the soil and the enrichment of air with carbon dioxide. The article examines in detail two methods of bed preparation and fertilizer application rates to ensure optimal growth conditions.
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
A practical guide to growing transplants at home using sowing on snow, pricking out into small containers, and the film tube method. The article contains recommendations on supplemental lighting, creating conditions for root development, and preparing plants for planting into the soil
Viticulture For agronomists
The quality of the scion material determines the viability of the nursery plants. The article describes methods for bud testing, vine calibration standards, and the influence of the rootstock on the development of the grapevine.
Floriculture For students
Rational use of production areas, including greenhouses and open soil, is the key to reducing production costs and increasing the profitability of a floricultural farm. The article examines types of greenhouse structures and temperature requirements for various groups of plants
Vegetable growing For gardeners
The article examines the rules for growing savoy cabbage and kohlrabi, including temperature requirements, sowing patterns, and recommendations for top dressing. Basic methods for protecting brassica crops from common pests are also provided
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Hotbeds remain an essential tool for growing transplants and obtaining early vegetable harvests. The article provides tips on site selection, designing modular structures, and organizing heating using organic waste
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 examines methods for organizing cost-effective greenhouse heating, temperature control, and efficient thermal insulation techniques for structures. The provided recommendations will help optimize energy expenditures and create an optimal microclimate for growing high-quality seedlings
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Installing a hotbed allows for accelerating the start of the gardening season by two months and growing high-quality seedlings without the use of electricity. The article covers methods for site selection, excavation preparation, and basic assembly technologies for structures in your garden
Poultry For agronomists
The choice of battery cage design directly affects the efficiency of poultry house utilization and stocking density. The article examines the characteristics of multi-tier systems and the specifics of their operation in modern poultry farms
