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.
Plant protection For agronomists
Bacterial wilt is a dangerous quarantine disease capable of destroying the harvest of potatoes and tomatoes. The article describes symptoms, diagnostic methods, and plant protection protocols in greenhouse soil
Plant protection For agronomists
Plant diseases negatively affect vital biological functions, weakening crop development and reducing the quality of the harvested produce. The article describes symptoms of infection in flowers, fruits, and seeds, as well as their correlation with overall harvest losses in greenhouse conditions
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article presents development standards for high-quality tomato transplants without picking and a step-by-step instruction on applying the energy-saving fluid sowing method in greenhouses. You will learn how to prepare soil, fertilizer, and seed to reduce the time to emergence
Plant protection For agronomists
Tomato grafting is an effective method of plant protection against dangerous vascular diseases and root rots. The article examines technologies for joining the scion and rootstock, as well as recommendations for plant care to prevent infections in a greenhouse
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article presents practical recommendations on soil preparation, temperature regime, and light cycle necessary for growing healthy tomato seedlings in hotbed conditions. You will learn about key agrotechnical standards that contribute to obtaining high-quality planting material
Plant protection For agronomists
The article describes the main transmission pathways of viral infections via insects, nematodes, and fungi, as well as modern biotechnological methods for obtaining virus-free nursery plants. You will learn about the possibilities of crop sanitation using thermotherapy and meristem culture
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article examines methods of prevention and control for common tomato diseases. The reader will learn how to protect plants from late blight, blossom-end rot, and blotchy ripening
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Summer heat in the greenhouse is more dangerous for tomatoes than a short-term cold snap. We examine why plants suffer from heat even when vents are open and how to control the temperature regime in a standard summer-house greenhouse
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
Plant protection For agronomists
The article presents a method for visual diagnosis of tomato conditions based on characteristic changes in the leaves. The material helps distinguish between nutrient deficiencies, substance toxicity, and signs of pathogenic diseases
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
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Low-growing determinate tomatoes allow for an early harvest with minimal labor for shoot pruning. The article presents an overview of cultivars that are optimally suited for greenhouses due to their compactness and simultaneous fruit ripening
