Material · 8 articles

Turf soil

Sod soil and other soil substrates form the basis of successful crop production in protected ground. For an agronomist and an experienced gardener, the quality of the soil mixture is the determining factor in crop development, influencing the survival of transplants, the formation of the root system, and the subsequent productivity of the plants. A knowledgeable approach to the selection of components, disinfection, and adjustment of the nutrient composition allows for the creation of an optimal environment for growing vegetables and flowers, minimizing the risks of diseases and mineral deficiencies.

This collection gathers materials covering key aspects of working with soils and substrates. You will find practical recommendations for preparing artificial garden soils, methods for conducting agrochemical analysis, and fertilizer application rates for various types of crops. Special attention is paid to technologies for growing transplants in hotbeds and greenhouses, including issues of maintaining temperature regimes, organizing space in mini-greenhouses, and the specifics of flower plant nutrition. These materials will help to systematize knowledge about soil fertility and establish an effective maintenance system for plantings at any level — from balcony floriculture to industrial protected ground.

Greenhouses and covers For gardeners

Specifics of growing leafy greens and cucumbers in greenhouses

The article examines the ripening periods of popular leafy greens and practical recommendations on the agronomy of cucumbers in shelf-style greenhouses. You will learn about soil requirements, planting methods, and effective top dressing schedules for increasing yield

Greenhouses and covers For gardeners

Sowing and growing technology of tomato transplants for greenhouses

The article presents practical recommendations on preparing soil mixtures and organizing tomato sowing. You will learn about temperature regimes, timing, and agrotechnical practices that ensure the growth of strong transplants for greenhouses

Floriculture For students

Preparation and application of artificial garden soils for floriculture

For intensive floriculture and greenhouses, natural soil requires improvement through the creation of special substrates. The article describes the harvesting and application technologies for sod and leaf soil, necessary for the full development of ornamental plants.