Practice · 39 articles
Top dressing of plants is a fundamental agricultural practice that determines the level of yield and the quality of the final product. An effective nutrition strategy is based on a deep understanding of the biological needs of a crop, its development stages, and the agrochemical indicators of the soil or substrate. For an agronomist and a practicing gardener, the competent selection of fertilizers is a tool for managing plant metabolism, allowing for the optimization of growth, development, and crop resistance to external factors in open and protected ground conditions.
The presented selection contains expert materials covering key aspects of the mineral and organic nutrition system. Readers will find here methodologies for agrochemical analysis of substrates, algorithms for calculating the application rate of fertilizers based on the active ingredient, and specific recommendations for various groups: from grain crops and sugar beet to fruit trees and grapes. Special attention is paid to vegetable crop cultivation technologies, the selection of complex preparations, growth stimulants, and diagnostic methods for nutrient deficiencies, which will help to build a balanced and economically justified system of top dressing on any plot.
Agrochemistry For students
The application of fertilizers on perennial meadows allows for increased green mass yield and improved feed quality. The article reveals the principles of effective herbage nutrition, the role of soil pH, and the dynamics of nutrient uptake by plants.
Agrochemistry For students
The article presents the fertilizer systems developed by A.I. Simakin for field crop rotations in the Krasnodar Territory. The material contains approximate schemes for the application of nutrients for main crops, taking into account the rotation and zonal features of the soil
Agrochemistry For students
The article examines modern methods of improving soil structure and providing plants with nutrients. You will learn about the application of soil amendments, drainage materials, and controlled-release nutrient technologies to achieve stable yields.
Nutrition and fertilizers For gardeners
Fruit quality and market appeal depend on the concentration of sugars, vitamins, and micronutrients. The article presents a detailed biochemical profile of apples and examines the medicinal properties of pears
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Melon is a thermophilic crop requiring strict adherence to temperature regimes and lighting conditions. The article describes the key stages of cultivation: from seed preparation and care of seedlings to planting in hotbeds
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
High-quality seedlings are the foundation of a future tomato harvest. The article presents optimal sowing dates, temperature regimes, requirements for feeding area, and proven top dressing schemes for obtaining sturdy plants
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Growing cucumber seedlings on a windowsill allows you to obtain an early harvest in a greenhouse or open soil. The article describes methods of seed preparation, recipes for nutrient mixtures, and rules for plant care during the first 30 days
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Rhubarb is an undemanding perennial crop that, with proper care, provides a stable harvest for up to 15 years. This article covers methods of vegetative and seed propagation, as well as important recommendations for forcing rhubarb in protected soil to accelerate the harvesting of petioles
Agrochemistry For students
The article presents sample fertilizer application schemes for vegetable, grain-vegetable, and grain-potato crop rotations. The provided data take into account the dosages of basal, at-sowing nutrition, and top dressing for main crops, considering soil and climatic conditions.
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article presents a professional methodology for growing healthy 60–65-day cabbage seedlings. You will learn about substrate requirements, temperature regime rules, and important care stages for obtaining sturdy plants
Crop production For students
The article examines methods for the precise calculation of nitrogen fertilizer application rates and rules for split top dressing of winter crops. Key aspects of soil liming to increase the efficiency of agrochemical measures are also covered
Vegetable growing For gardeners
The quality composition of the soil mixture is the key to the health and high yield of vegetables. The article provides instructions on preparing peat, fertilizer application, and the correct mixing of soil components
