Crop · 18 articles
Watermelon is a crop that traditionally requires specific approaches to agricultural techniques, especially when expanding melon cultivation into regions with a temperate climate. For effective harvest in home gardening conditions, it is critically important to understand the biological characteristics of the plant, choose cultivars correctly, and take into account the specifics of protected soil. A professional approach to cultivation includes not only soil preparation and the competent selection of seed, but also the creation of an optimal microclimate that excludes sudden fluctuations in humidity, which negatively affect fruit development.
This collection brings together practical materials on the cultivation of melons and gourds in greenhouses and plastic covers. Readers will find recommendations on setting up greenhouse structures, calculating planting density to increase the return on the plot, and methods for ensuring stable plant nutrition. The articles detail issues of pollination, agrotechnical rules for plant protection against diseases, and strategies that allow for significantly extending the growing season of thermophilic crops. These materials will help to systematize knowledge and implement proven technological methods into everyday plant production practice.
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
Melons and gourds have become firmly established in gardening practice, becoming traditional for many regions. The article examines the history of watermelon cultivation, their undeniable health benefits, and the advantages of growing your own safe harvest
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
A practical guide to growing cucurbit crops in protected soil conditions. The article contains recommendations on soil preparation, microclimate management under plastic covers, and efficient planting schemes
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Cultivating cucurbit crops in protected soil conditions requires consideration of pollination specifics and proper cultivar selection. The article discusses recommendations for choosing hybrids, as well as the advantages of using outdoor cultivars for greenhouses in the Central region
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Most growers make a mistake by relying on natural precipitation and allowing critical fluctuations in soil moisture. A stable harvest in a greenhouse is possible only by shifting from occasional watering to a calibrated water supply system for each crop
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article presents practical recommendations for forcing tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths; you will learn how to control flowering quality, avoid defects, and set optimal temperature regimes to obtain high-quality cut flowers
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Planning planting in protected ground helps to evaluate greenhouse profitability and correctly allocate the usable area. The article contains norms for crop density and forecasts for harvest per square meter
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article examines methods of plant protection for cucumbers against common infections, including bacteriosis and leaf spots, and provides key rules of cultivation techniques for the successful growing of zucchini, summer squash, and pumpkin under protected soil conditions
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The author shares professional experience in the development of the protected ground industry and recalls the work on the first recommendations for growing vegetables and transplants under film covers. The article covers the historical development of greenhouses in the research environment
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The author of the article, a professional soil scientist, explains why having several greenhouses on a plot is not an extravagance, but a necessity for soil fertility and plant health. You will learn how to avoid the accumulation of diseases and make plant care more effective
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Using a polycarbonate greenhouse makes it possible to significantly increase the growing time for heat-loving crops in the Central region. Due to the thermal insulation properties of the structure, farmers can significantly expand their cultivar assortment and accelerate plant development
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
Using small-sized plastic covers allows for accelerating vegetable ripening and significantly increasing yield. The article examines the features of constructing frameless and arch structures for the protection of crops and seedlings
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article examines the physiological causes of blossom-end rot in tomatoes and the impact of plant overloading on disease development. You will learn about prevention methods through nutrient balance and ways to combat pests in a greenhouse
