by Tomislav Dvorski | May 14, 2022 | Parsley, Vegetables
Uniform water supply during the growing season significantly impacts the successful cultivation of parsley. During germination, optimal moisture in the sowing layer of the soil must be ensured; otherwise, germination will be difficult and uneven. The beginning of the...by Tomislav Dvorski | May 14, 2022 | Parsley, Vegetables
Due to the presence of germination inhibitors in parsley seeds, germination is slow, often taking up to 30 days from sowing to emergence. Although germination can occur at relatively low temperatures (3 – 4°C), the optimal temperature to accelerate the...by Tomislav Dvorski | May 14, 2022 | Parsley, Vegetables
Two subspecies of parsley are cultivated worldwide today: (lat. Petroselinum crispum ssp. crispum) – leaf parsley and (lat. Petroselinum crispum ssp. tuberosum) – root parsley. Root Parsley Varieties: Root parsley is categorized based on the length of the root: Long:...by Tomislav Dvorski | May 14, 2022 | Parsley, Vegetables
Root parsley can be harvested before reaching full technological maturity (when the diameter of the thickened root at the top is around 1 cm). It is harvested at this stage when intended for use in fresh form and is sold with the root and leaves. Harvesting Parsley...by Tomislav Dvorski | May 12, 2022 | Cauliflower, Vegetables
Economically Significant Pests of Cauliflower The main pests affecting cauliflower include: Flea Beetles (Phyllotreta sp.) Cabbage Fly (Delia radicum) Cabbage Aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae) Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella) Leaf Miners Large Cabbage White...