Crop · 38 articles
The tomato is one of the most significant crops, requiring deep knowledge in the fields of agrotechnics and phytopathology. For agronomists and amateur gardeners, the success of growing this plant is determined by the ability to control the microclimate in protected soil, properly form the plant, and provide balanced nutrition at all stages of the growing season. Understanding the biological characteristics of the crop, from selecting optimal sowing dates and preparing transplants to finishing care procedures in late summer, is a key condition for achieving a high harvest.
This collection brings together practical materials dedicated to the full cultivation cycle of tomatoes in greenhouses. You will find expert recommendations on organizing sowing and growing high-quality transplants, as well as instructions for diagnosing plant health based on external signs. Special attention is paid to plant protection: the articles provide a detailed analysis of methods for combating common fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases, such as streak, didymella stem rot, and pith necrosis. The presented information will help to optimize agrotechnical processes, prevent the development of pathogens, and increase the overall productivity of the greenhouse operation.
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
Managing planting density, timely suckering, and temperature control are the foundation of tomato yield. The article describes methods of bush training and key microclimate parameters for successful cultivation in protected soil
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines methods of microbiological soil reclamation for controlling Fusarium wilt and describes the progression of grey mould symptoms in tomatoes. You will learn how to protect greenhouse crops from pathogens and recognize the dangerous disease at different stages
Vegetable growing For gardeners
A practical guide to growing tomatoes in film greenhouses using manure biofuel. The article covers methods of bed preparation, plant spacing schemes, rules for stem training, and temperature regimes for obtaining an early harvest
Plant protection For agronomists
ToMV is one of the most stable and infectious viruses affecting tomatoes. The article describes the biological properties of the pathogen and the main visual symptoms of the disease, including mottling and leaf deformation
Plant protection For agronomists
The article describes the main symptoms and signs of various types of root and basal rots in tomato seedlings under greenhouse conditions. You will learn to distinguish disease pathogens for timely diagnosis and plant protection
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The author shares a personal experience of intensive greenhouse use and explains how to reduce irrigation frequency with hydrogel without increasing air humidity. You will learn how to successfully combine tomatoes and cucumbers, ignoring traditional advice about the incompatibility of these crops
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Choosing between tomato cultivars and hybrids remains a difficult task even for experienced gardeners. We analyze strategies for seed selection for a greenhouse in order to obtain a stable and high-quality harvest every year
Plant protection For agronomists
The article examines rare viral diseases of greenhouse tomatoes, their symptoms and main transmission routes of infection. You will learn how controlling aphids, thrips and soil-borne nematodes helps to prevent the spread of viruses in a greenhouse
Plant protection For agronomists
The article reveals the nature of viruses as parasitic organisms and explains the mechanisms of their impact on plant physiology. The reader will learn about the main types of viral pathogens common in greenhouse conditions and the role of weeds as natural reservoirs of infection
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
Tomatoes remain the primary crop for most greenhouse owners. We examine how to choose the optimal seed material without compromising fruit flavor in pursuit of higher yield.
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Using a polycarbonate greenhouse makes it possible to significantly increase the growing time for heat-loving crops in the Central region. Due to the thermal insulation properties of the structure, farmers can significantly expand their cultivar assortment and accelerate plant development
