Structure · 39 articles
A hotbed is a basic tool for protected cultivation, which allows for significantly expanding agrotechnical possibilities both in a home garden and in a professional farm. The use of hotbeds and small-scale film covers makes it possible to accelerate the start of the gardening season by several months and ensures the efficient cultivation of early greens, radishes, and vegetable crops. Proper design and operation of such structures, including the creation of high-quality soil mixtures and the organization of heating systems, are key factors for obtaining healthy transplants and increasing the overall profitability of production in protected ground conditions.
This collection contains materials covering the full cycle of working with hotbeds: from choosing design solutions and assembling frames to growing technologies for various vegetable and flower crops. Readers will find practical recommendations on the use of organic biofuel and mineral fertilizers, study modern methods of maintaining thermal regimes, and learn techniques for the rational organization of production areas. This knowledge will help to optimize growing regimes, correctly prepare transplants for planting, and ensure a consistently high harvest regardless of the vagaries of spring and autumn weather.
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Using hotbeds for early forcing of greens allows for maximum efficiency in utilizing land area before the start of the main gardening season. The article presents a step-by-step cultivation technology for onion, parsley, celery, and sorrel, with recommendations for plant care and nutrition
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
Practical tips for cultivating eggplants in a film hotbed. You will learn how to properly plant transplants, protect plants from bad weather and pests, and ensure quality top dressing for a rich harvest
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article covers the nuances of substrate preparation and temperature control for growing vegetable transplants. You will learn how sowing dates and heating regimes affect plant development in hotbeds and greenhouses
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
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article presents the timing for transplant preparation, as well as agrotechnical practices for growing celery, cauliflower, beet, and swede in protected soil. You will learn about the specifics of sowing, pricking out, and maintaining optimal conditions for the development of seedlings
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
The article examines modern greenhouse designs and methods for their arrangement to grow organic vegetables. You will learn about material selection, heating methods, and harvest planning depending on climatic conditions
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article examines the structural features of home greenhouses and hotbeds necessary for creating a stable microclimate. You will learn about lighting requirements, heating automation, and the correct sequence of soil layers for successful plant propagation
Vegetable growing For students
Competent crop rotation allows maintaining soil fertility and increasing yield without extra costs. The article reveals the main agrotechnical principles and benefits of using crop rotation in vegetable fields
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
A hotbed made of plastic pipes is one of the simplest and quickest structures to build for protected soil. The article provides a step-by-step instruction on assembling the arched frame and covering the greenhouse with polycarbonate
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article examines key factors for successful vegetable production in a protected environment: from light regime and heat management to providing plants with carbon dioxide. You will learn which crops are better suited for the winter period and how to increase the efficiency of hotbed farming
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article discusses methods for preparing organic soils, rules for liming peat, and specific features of using perlite. You will learn how to properly mix substrates with bark and provide them with nutrients for optimal growth of greenhouse crops
