Practice · 4 articles

Soil management

Soil management is the foundation of agricultural technology that determines the productivity of perennial plantations. The chosen strategy for managing the condition of tree strips and row spacings directly influences the water-air balance, the accumulation of nutrients, and the overall resilience of fruit crops. Understanding the physical, chemical, and biological processes occurring in the soil profile allows the gardener to minimize risks caused by moisture deficits and optimize maintenance costs for the plot.

In this selection, we examine methods for effective soil cover management: from classic systems of row spacing maintenance in orchards to modern mulching technologies that address drought tolerance. You will learn how organic farming approaches are combined with agrotechnical solutions to realize the biological potential of plants. In addition, the materials provide an overview of tools for intensifying grapevine growth, including the application of growth regulators, which help improve harvest quality. These articles will serve as a practical guide for those who strive to create a balanced and highly productive agroecosystem.

Fruit growing For agronomists

Soil management systems in orchard inter-rows

The physiological state of trees and harvest quality depend on proper inter-row maintenance. This article examines methods of soil fertility management, including the black fallow technology and principles of water regime regulation in the orchard.

Fruit growing For agronomists

Influence of mulching on the water regime and yield of apple trees

Mulching is an effective method for regulating the soil moisture regime in a young orchard, outperforming other maintenance methods in its results. The article examines the results of an experiment studying various mulching materials to improve the stability of apple tree fruiting in the south of Russia