Growing transplants is a key stage in vegetable production that determines the productivity potential of crops and the plants' resistance to adverse environmental factors. The survival rate of transplants when planted into the soil directly depends on the quality of the seed material, adherence to schedules, and proper substrate preparation. For both agronomists and amateur gardeners, a professional approach to this process is the foundation for obtaining a predictable harvest, whether it be tomatoes, cucumbers, or early white cabbage.
This collection brings together practical materials on technologies for growing vegetable crops in protected ground, greenhouses, and hotbeds. The articles discuss in detail the preparation of nutrient soil mixtures, the enrichment of substrates with fertilizers, and methods for regulating light and temperature regimes. Readers will find recommendations on the use of modern technologies, including the plug tray method, fluid sowing, and automated transplanting. The provided instructions cover the entire cycle: from selecting the composition of the soil mixture and sowing to caring for transplants and preparing them for planting, which allows for choosing the optimal methodology depending on the scale of production and growing conditions.