by Tomislav Dvorski | May 7, 2022 | Cucumber, Vegetables
Harvesting cucumbers begins at technological maturity, which is defined according to their intended use. Cucumbers for fresh consumption, known as salad cucumbers, should be healthy, green, have a regular cylindrical shape, and be of a size appropriate to the...by Tomislav Dvorski | May 6, 2022 | Pepper, Vegetables
Protection of Peppers from Weeds Regular inter-row cultivation, either mechanized or manual (depending on the size of the production area), helps to aerate the soil and simultaneously destroys weeds. However, weeds within the rows are not affected, so herbicides with...by Tomislav Dvorski | May 6, 2022 | Pepper, Vegetables
Several important diseases can occur during the pepper growing season, from planting to harvest. The most significant disease is pepper blight. Pepper Blight (lat. Phytophthora capsici) The first symptoms of the disease appear in the root collar area. The root becomes...by Tomislav Dvorski | May 6, 2022 | Pepper, Vegetables
Growing peppers in protected environments is quite similar to outdoor cultivation, but these environments allow for the control of microclimatic conditions. This enables shifting the transplanting schedule to times when it wouldn’t be possible outdoors due to...by Tomislav Dvorski | May 6, 2022 | Pepper, Vegetables
With adequate basic soil preparation and fertilization, and after the soil is prepared for planting, as described in previous articles, planting peppers begins as soon as weather conditions allow. Pepper planting is carried out when average daily air temperatures rise...