The most tedious event for a gardener is weeding the beds from weeds. The root system of many weeds develops faster and penetrates much deeper into the soil, thereby taking away nutrients from cultivated plants. And the terrestrial part of the weeds, rapidly growing ( and the germination period of weed seeds is many times shorter than that of cultivated plants ) occupies living space, depriving cultivated plants of sunlight, and they do not grow according to
Often, techniques that increase the number of sprouts do not give a significant increase in yield. For example, a ring cut. There is an effect from it. But insignificant. I spent a lot of time experimenting with this technique
The optimum temperature for the growth and development of cauliflower is + 18 … + 20 º C. Therefore, in spite of the cold resistance, it is by no means possible to allow prolonged exposure to low temperatures
Competent use of mineral fertilizers with the use of organic fertilizers, improves the nutritional properties of the soil, increases its productivity
For the fifth time, within the walls of the hospitable House of Culture "Suzdalsky" of the municipal association Shuvalovo-Ozerki, the Harvest Festival was held, which brought together members of the "Green Gift -3" club, which works at this cultural institution, and their guests from other gardening clubs in St
According to genetic origin, soils are divided into: sod-podzolic, sod-carbonate, gray forest, peat (bog), floodplain, chernozem, etc. In the non-chernozem soils of the first four types are common
Before sowing, asparagus seeds should be kept in warm water for 48 hours to increase their germination. As soon as the seeds swell, they are scattered into sawdust, and covered with wet burlap on top and placed in place
Cultivated plants are much worse than wild plants, they are able to assimilate nutrients from hard-to-reach compounds. Without human help, they cannot withstand the competition with weeds
When the first two leaves appear, water and press the plant to the ground. We press down - it means that we lower the elongated stem with our finger down to the cotyledon leaves, to the ground. Even if there are 2-3 plants in the container, they do not interfere with each other
Most gardeners sow green leafy crops only in spring, and, as a rule, in open ground. Then, in the turmoil of affairs, they completely forget about these cultures. For some reason, many gardeners do not remember the possibility of growing all sorts of salads and other greens at the very beginning of spring, when there is still snow everywhere, but in greenhouses, with a strong desire, it is already possible to sow. As a result, it is possible to feast on valuable greens for a short time - on
Tubers cut in spring long before planting can lose a lot of moisture - shrink. On tubers cut before planting, sprouts will not have time to appear. In this case, we have little chance of getting bushes with the optimal number of trunks
The yield of potatoes is not affected by the absolute number of shoots, but by the number of trunks that will develop from these shoots. Can we say that the more trunks, the more harvest? You can, but with a reservation
I have always grown pumpkins by seedling on a compost heap or on a bed fertilized with humus. And last summer I tried to grow pumpkins on a warm ridge using black plastic wrap
Our club has been operating for over 10 years. It was organized by Luiza Nilovna Klimtseva, a well-known gardener in St. Petersburg. The club began with her first lecture course on vegetable growing. When this course was over, we realized that we want to communicate further
Onions are very popular these days, especially shallots. This onion is very similar in character to onions. The only difference is that shallots have stronger branching, smaller bulbs and are stored much longer
In the spring, when nature wakes up from hibernation, you want to go out in the early May morning to the garden and pick a fragrant mint leaf for making an invigorating tea or a lovage stalk for a spring vitamin salad. In nature, there are many perennial plants that grow quickly in early spring, which can make up a fragrant bed - useful and beautiful even in the Northwest
Eggplants, peppers and tomatoes are heat-loving plants. In our natural conditions, the fruits of these plants can be obtained only by pre-growing seedlings. I grow it on the windowsill
In the spring, when nature wakes up from hibernation, you want to go out in the early May morning to the garden and pick a fragrant mint leaf for making an invigorating tea or a lovage stalk for a spring vitamin salad. In nature, there are many perennial plants that grow quickly in early spring, which can make up a fragrant bed - useful and beautiful even in the Northwest
Sometimes I hear complaints from gardeners, especially beginners, that beets are failing. And this is understandable - each culture has its own secrets. How many gardeners there are, for example, who have never seen a good carrot. The same is with beets. But for me, there have been no problems with these vegetables for a long time. Growing such beets so that they are born and stored until the next harvest is as easy as shelling pears
Now we understand a lot deeper. Now it is clear to us that it is not enough to get a stunning harvest, no, we need to repeat it successfully several times, "roll it in". Only then can you share your results with readers
Every year I try to get my first vegetables as early as possible in the spring. I start preparing for the season in the fall
On an August morning last year, when I opened the gate leading to the pond in the meadow, I found three fresh molehills there. One was outside, half a meter from the gate, the second was directly under the gate, and the third was at a huge boulder behind the house. With a high degree of probability, it could be assumed that the mole, having penetrated the site, reached the boulder, rested on it and stopped, since I did not find any other molehills. Throwing all business, immediately began a
Peking cabbage is a type of Chinese cabbage. This cabbage has its own characteristics when grown. She has a weak root system, so she needs fertile soil rich in organic matter
Every year seeds of new plants and new varieties of already known ones appear on store shelves. And, of course, any gardener wants to grow these novelties and curiosities. The names alone are worth: arugula, endive, eruca, stevia … So I could not resist a huge selection of seeds and tried to grow some novelties of deciduous green plants
Depending on the situation, seeds are sown dry, wet, or germinated. Each method has pluses and minuses - for example, sowing with dry seeds is carried out quickly, but the seedlings are in no hurry to appear in the white light
Melissa has an antispasmodic, analgesic and wound-healing effect, has a calming effect on the nervous system, improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, helps with spasms, increases bile secretion
There are many types of onions suitable for cultivation even in our North, and if you skillfully pick them up on your site, then this valuable vitamin product will not be transferred on your table from spring to autumn
To develop adaptive landscape agriculture in your country house, you need to start by collecting agrochemical and landscape information. To do this, it is necessary to determine the fertility of each square meter of the field and carry out a mapping of the garden plot
Without exception, all gardeners know very well how to sow seeds for seedlings. Indeed, what can you think of here, because the operations are known - soaking, germination, sowing. However, not everything is so simple - everyone sows about the same, and the seeds germinate in different ways, and the seedlings grow completely different. There are several reasons for this state of affairs, and the agricultural technology of sowing seeds and the nuances of the initial care of young seedlings p
Like any gardener or gardener, I want to get the largest harvest of fruits and vegetables on my six hundred square meters. In addition to using traditional farming techniques, such as seed processing, soil cultivation, watering, fertilization and others, I also tried to adapt to the lunar astrological calendar
Theoretically, at one time, various researchers proposed various versions of synthetic materials as substrates for the root system of plants - mineral wool, polyacrylamide gels, special ion-exchange resins and some other materials. Now the majority of specialists in our country and abroad prefer a special soil hydrogel. Hydrogels are polymers that can absorb large amounts of water and minerals. They are not poisonous and decompose
The site of the Romanovs is located near Kolpino. On the way, I noticed that this is a swampy lowland. And therefore, our huge surprise was understandable with all that we saw in the garden of this family
Spinach is the most useful plant in the garden - it contains a huge amount of nutrients. This is a real record holder for usefulness! Contains vitamins A, B, C, P, PP and others, vegetable proteins, mineral salts, trace elements: iodine, iron. The beneficial properties of spinach are not lost during heat treatment
Onions love light, fertile soil, require organic matter in the form of humus, compost. Fresh manure can only be applied under the previous crop. If it has lain for a year or two, then you can bring it in without fear
In connection with the active propaganda for the destruction of moles, which has recently been carried out in many horticultures, I also decided to fight these mammals from the order of insectivores in my garden plot. I fought with different methods, but the mole bypassed all my traps, laying its new passages under the beds with garden strawberries
A lot of work on creating a soil with a high humus content on a swampy area was not wasted in vain. The yields are the highest, all vegetables look healthy and clean. The assortment of plants is such that you cannot list everything
It should be admitted that in reality, of course, in addition to dill and parsley in our region, it is difficult to attribute any more to spices, since the original territory of their residence is located much south of the Urals, and other more northern regions. But, nevertheless, many of these southern spices, both in our harsh conditions and in the North-West region, can be grown and even get quite decent results
How we equip our summer cottage For the sixth year now - in spring and summer, autumn and winter, we are equipping our eight acres. And although perfection is still far away, a lot has already been done. Our garden is buried in flowers in warm weather
Over the past twenty years, folk remedies have been actively promoted - plant pesticides. Many gardeners and gardeners actively use various decoctions and infusions of insecticidal plants against pests in their backyard plots. But in recent years, the opinions of experts on the appropriateness of such funds were divided
Last year, 2011, I bought a bag of tomato seeds. I don’t remember the name of the variety, probably it was one of the varieties of cherry tomatoes. All seedbed preparation and seed preparation were routine. I put the pot with the planted plant on the windowsill