Concept · 19 articles
Sandy soils represent a specific agrotechnical object that requires a special approach to the management of soil fertility and plant protection. Due to the low content of humus and high water permeability, such areas are prone to rapid leaching of nutrients, which forces agronomists and gardeners to pay increased attention to the system of mineral and organic fertilizer application. Working on light soils is complicated not only by the need for nutritional adjustments, but also by the control of characteristic weeds, such as Russian thistle, which can significantly reduce the productivity of grain and row crops.
This selection contains materials that will help organize knowledge about effective farming on sandy soils. The articles discuss in detail the issues of plant condition diagnostics, the specifics of applying simple and complex magnesium fertilizers, as well as the use of non-traditional resources, such as poultry manure and lake sediments (sapropel). The reader will find recommendations on selecting rootstocks for fruit crops, rules for the agrotechnics of legumes, and methods for weed control. These materials will serve as a basis for developing a strategy for nutrition and increasing yield on plots with a light soil mechanical composition.
Viticulture For agronomists
The article examines key methods for determining the mineral nutrition level of grapes, including visual methods, injections, laboratory research, and soil analysis. The author analyzes the possibilities and limitations of each approach in the context of modern viticulture.
Floriculture For students
The quality of flowering directly depends on the composition of the substrate and the balance of mineral nutrients. We examine the classification of crops by their nutritional requirements, optimal soil acidity indices, and the role of major macronutrients
Vegetable growing For gardeners
Legume crops enrich soil fertility with nitrogen and are valued for their high protein content. The article covers the rules for seed treatment, fertilizer application, and temperature conditions necessary for successful cultivation of peas, beans, and fava beans
Vegetable growing For gardeners
Successful vegetable growing requires consideration of their response to temperature regimes. The article presents a classification of crops by groups — from frost-resistant perennials to heat-loving nightshades and cucurbits
Vegetable growing For gardeners
The article describes the main stages of tomato seedling care in protected soil, including methods of non-pricking cultivation and microclimate regulation. You will learn about proper irrigation regimes, application of mineral top dressing and the importance of night temperature reduction for plant development
Vegetable growing For gardeners
Radish is an early-maturing, cold-hardy crop that requires a specific approach to irrigation, lighting, and sowing patterns. By following simple agrotechnical rules, you can avoid premature bolting and obtain a high-quality harvest of root crops
Vegetable growing For gardeners
Increased soil acidity and a lack of micronutrients significantly reduce the yield of vegetable crops. The article discusses effective methods for pH neutralization and techniques for managing plant nutrient deficiencies
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines the features of assessing the nutritional value of greenhouse soil and calculating fertilizer doses, taking into account the type of substrate and laboratory analysis methods. You will learn about the differences in approaches to determining available nutrients for key floral crops
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
The article describes the origin and classification of lacustrine deposits, such as gyttja and sapropel. Their physical properties, structure, humidity, and chemical composition of organic substances are examined
Agrochemistry For students
Poultry manure is a valuable organic fertilizer, superior to manure in the concentration of nutrients. The article examines the chemical composition of manure from various poultry species and the dependence of its quality on the livestock management method
Agrochemistry For students
A wide range of complex fertilizers is used to replenish magnesium deficiency in the soil. The article presents the key characteristics and properties of the most popular magnesium-containing compounds used in agrochemistry
