Fertiliser · 20 articles
Potassium sulfate is an essential component of mineral nutrition for crops. Choosing the right fertilizers containing potassium has a critical impact on plant development, their productivity, and resistance to external factors. For a professional agronomist and a practicing gardener, understanding the chemical composition of fertilizers, the specifics of their soil application, and their interaction with other nutrients is the key to obtaining a high-quality harvest. Using balanced compositions allows for optimizing the plant nutrition process at various stages of the growing season, from the transplant period to fruiting.
This selection contains materials that help to understand the principles of using mineral and organic fertilizers in various growing conditions: from the protected soil of a greenhouse to open plots. You will learn about the classification of fertilizers, methods of agrochemical analysis of substrates, and nutrition rates for vegetable and flower crops. The articles cover important aspects of agrotechnics — from the preparation of soil mixtures and the correct application of nutrients taking into account growth phases to plant protection from diseases and pests. These recommendations will help to systematize the approach to plant fertilization and increase the efficiency of work on the plot.
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The efficiency of greenhouse vegetable production depends on the competent use of top dressing. The article analyzes key types of fertilizer, rules for their application, dosages, and recommendations for soil management for plant protection and product safety
Vegetable growing For gardeners
The article presents practical recommendations on the preparation of planting material, rules for planting and hilling potatoes. Effective agrotechnical and chemical methods for controlling wireworms, cockchafer larvae, and other polyphagous pests are also discussed
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
To obtain a high cucumber yield, it is important to strictly observe the temperature regime, humidity, and rules for the application of nutrients. The article examines the key requirements of the crop for the microclimate and the methodology for creating effective organic beds
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.
Agrochemistry For students
The article describes the principles of mineral and organic nutrition of fruit trees. You will learn how to consider the type of root system and plant development phases for effective fertilizer application
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
Agrochemistry For students
Zinc deficiency significantly limits crop yield, especially in calcareous and high-humus soils. The article discusses methods for diagnosing the deficiency of the element, fertilizer application rates, and methods for their effective application to obtain stable yield increases
Agrochemistry For students
Sulfur is a critical nutrient, the reserves of which in soils are rapidly depleting due to the intensification of agriculture. The article examines the causes of sulfur deficiency, current methods for diagnosing soil availability, and the biological characteristics of this element's uptake by plants.
