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.