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Protection of Eggplant from Diseases With proper crop rotation, soil disinfection in protected environments, planting healthy eggplant seedlings, and preventive […]

Cultivation in protected spaces is quite similar to growing eggplants in the open field. However, protected spaces allow for the […]

The planting distance depends on the cultivar (more or less vigorous) and the location where the eggplant is planted (warmer […]

Eggplant has a relatively long growing season and requires a frost-free period of 5 months and 3 months with an […]

If the soil planned for eggplant production has a low humus content, it is recommended to fertilize it with organic […]

Eggplant is a tropical plant originating from eastern India, from where it spread throughout Asia, particularly in China, which is […]

Pinching – the removal of suckers – is a care measure in the cultivation of fruiting vegetables, which involves removing […]

Due to the frequent use of PE film in eggplant cultivation, the “drip irrigation” system is most commonly used. Localized […]

Eggplant fruits can vary in shape, including long cylindrical, round-oval, and elongated pear-shaped. The color of the outer skin can […]

Eggplants are almost always grown from seedlings to avoid contact with low temperatures, which can inhibit their growth and development. […]

In protected spaces, eggplant can also be grown without soil, using hydroponic systems. Substrates used in hydroponic cultivation can vary […]

The harvesting of eggplants is done multiple times, typically every 5 to 10 days depending on weather conditions. Eggplants are […]

Protection of Parsley from Pests The most significant pests affecting parsley are the carrot fly (Psila rosae) and the swallowtail […]

Herbicide application is essential in large-scale parsley cultivation because weeds begin to emerge before the parsley and grow faster, which […]

The minimum temperature for parsley seed germination is 3-4°C; under such conditions, it takes about a month for parsley to […]

Parsley is almost always sown directly in its permanent location. For later (summer-autumn) cultivation, it is sown in rows or […]

Parsley does not tolerate fertilization with fresh manure and should be sown after crops that have been fertilized with manure, […]

Parsley originates from Mediterranean countries, from where it spread to all the countries of southern Europe. Naturalists have determined that […]

Uniform water supply during the growing season significantly impacts the successful cultivation of parsley. During germination, optimal moisture in the […]

Due to the presence of germination inhibitors in parsley seeds, germination is slow, often taking up to 30 days from […]

Two subspecies of parsley are cultivated worldwide today: (lat. Petroselinum crispum ssp. crispum) – leaf parsley and (lat. Petroselinum crispum […]

Root parsley can be harvested before reaching full technological maturity (when the diameter of the thickened root at the top […]

Economically Significant Pests of Cauliflower The main pests affecting cauliflower include: Flea Beetles cause the most damage as adults (imago), […]

In cauliflower cultivation, one of the primary goals is to eliminate weeds and create an optimal water-air balance in the […]

The most economically significant diseases affecting cauliflower must be controlled during the growing season using all available protective measures. The […]

The minimum germination and sprouting temperature for cauliflower is 1 – 5°C, with an optimal temperature of 20°C, at which […]

In well-prepared and moisture-saturated soil, cauliflower is planted at varying spacings depending on the cultivar’s growth habit. Crop Rotation for […]

Cauliflower requires a substantial amount of nutrients throughout its growing season, particularly during the head formation stage, which lasts 25 […]

Irrigation before planting is only necessary when soil preparation is difficult due to a lack of moisture, making it hard […]

Due to the increasing demand and the need for more intensive cauliflower cultivation, a large number of cultivars are available […]

Although cauliflower can be grown directly from seeds—a common practice in the United States—in Europe, it is primarily grown from […]

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.), originating from the Mediterranean and the Middle East, has been cultivated in these regions […]

Cauliflower is harvested manually by cutting the stem with knives, either with more or fewer leaves attached. On larger farms, […]

Tomato Pest Control The most significant pests on tomatoes cause large economic losses during the growing season. The most significant […]

Tomato Diseases: Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans), Early Blight (Alternaria solani), Gray Mold (Botrytis cinerea) Late Blight of Tomato Late blight, […]

Growing tomatoes in a protected environment is quite similar to growing them outdoors. However, protected spaces, due to the ability […]

The minimum temperature required for tomato seeds to begin germination is 13°C, although some cultivars can germinate at 10°C. The […]

Tomatoes form adventitious roots on the lower part of the stem, so it is advisable to plant them as deeply […]

Tomatoes are originally from Peru (the Andes) and were cultivated by the Aztecs in Mexico. The name “tomato” in many […]

Since tomatoes develop deep roots and can utilize water from deeper soil layers, it is advisable to till the soil […]

In protected spaces, bumblebees are used to enhance the pollination and fertilization of tomatoes. Bumblebees (Bombus terrestris) are insects that […]

Pinching (or removing suckers) is a care measure in the cultivation of tomatoes and other fruit-bearing vegetables. It involves removing […]

Due to the frequent use of PE film in tomato cultivation, the “drip irrigation” system is the most commonly used […]

The tomato is an annual herbaceous plant. The majority of the tomato’s root system is located at a depth of […]

“San Marzano” Tomatoes – These tomatoes are elongated and have a fleshy center with few seeds. “Cherry” Tomatoes – These […]

Seedlings can be grown in seedbeds or containers, with container cultivation being more popular due to its numerous advantages. Advantages […]

In protected spaces, tomatoes can also be grown without soil, using a hydroponic system. The substrates used in hydroponic cultivation […]

Tomatoes are a crop with high nutrient requirements, both macro and micro, especially phosphorus at all stages of growth and […]

Tomatoes for fresh use are harvested multiple times and by hand. The fruits are picked at the stage of technological […]

The onion fly is the most dangerous pest affecting onions in our regions, typically appearing during wet springs. The most […]

Diseases that pose the greatest problem in onion cultivation include: downy mildew (Peronospora destructor) and gray mold (Botrytis spp.). Other […]

Cultivars used for seedlings can also be intended for direct sowing, but growing them from seedlings ensures higher and more […]

Onion sets are small bulbs grown from seeds, which enter dormancy very early (while still in the juvenile phase) due […]

Growing onions by direct sowing is possible only with an irrigation system in place. Soil preparation for sowing is described […]

Onion seeds are rich in oils, which causes them to swell slowly, thus prolonging the germination process. The minimum temperature […]

Crop Rotation for Onions Onions and other crops from the Liliaceae family should not be grown on the same plot […]

Onions can be irrigated using sprinkler systems (commonly used after sowing to prevent crust formation), drip irrigation systems, or furrow […]

An onion can be a biennial or triennial plant. Biennial Cycle: Triennial Cycle: The root system is predominantly shallow, thick, […]

Onions have been used in human nutrition since ancient times. They have an aromatic smell and a strong, more or […]

Onion cultivars can be distinguished based on: In terms of purpose, onions intended for storage are bred for a longer […]

Onions grown from direct seeding reach technological maturity by late August and September when there is a higher likelihood of […]

The most important carrot pest is the carrot fly (Psila rosae). Other carrot pests include the carrot cyst nematode (Heterodera […]

On larger areas, chemical weed control is an unavoidable measure, as weeds start germinating before carrots and grow faster, which […]

The Most Common and Economically Significant Carrot Diseases Black Rot(Alternaria radicina) Black rot typically infects specific parts of the carrot […]

For the carrot to transition from the vegetative to the generative phase, it must undergo vernalization during the juvenile phase, […]

Carrots are always sown directly in their permanent location. For later (summer-autumn) cultivation, they are sown in rows or strips […]

Fertilizing carrots with well-rotted manure during the autumn primary tillage is desirable as it provides essential nutrients and ensures favorable […]

Uniform water supply during the growing season significantly impacts the successful cultivation of carrots. At the germination stage, it is […]

Carrots are exclusively grown outdoors, although cultivation in protected environments is possible. Carrots grown in protected environments can be harvested […]

The carrot is the most widely cultivated species in the Apiaceae family (Latin: Apiaceae). The ancient ancestor of today’s carrot […]

Inter-row cultivation of carrots serves multiple purposes: aeration of the soil, mechanical weed control, hilling (to avoid the occurrence of […]

Cultivars are categorized based on the color of the thickened root. The most common are those with an orange color, […]

Carrots are biologically mature and ready for harvest when the accumulation of assimilates in the root is complete. At this […]

Peas can be attacked by various pests throughout the growing season. The most common pests causing damage are the black […]

To control weeds and create an optimal water-air regime while breaking soil crust, inter-row cultivation and the application of herbicides […]

Peas can be affected by several diseases throughout the growing season. Common diseases include downy mildew (Peronospora pisi), blight (Ascochyta […]

Peas are a cool-season crop that thrives best in mild temperatures. Temperature Requirements: Temperatures above 25°C can be stressful, affecting […]

Spring peas should be sown as early as possible, ideally in late February or early March. Crop Rotation for Peas […]

Selecting a Location for Pea Cultivation When selecting a location for pea cultivation, it’s important to consider the type of […]

In regions with rainy springs and soils that have good water and air capacity, peas are usually grown without irrigation, […]

There are numerous pea varieties worldwide, with more than 4,000 existing and new ones being developed daily through breeding. Classification […]

Pea (Pisum sativum L. ssp. sativum) is an annual herbaceous plant from the legume family (Fabaceae). It has high nutritional […]

Green peas are harvested at their technological maturity when the sugar content is around 5% and the starch content is […]

In the production of broccoli, there are many pests that cause great economic damage during the growing season. The most […]

For the purpose of weed control and creating the most favorable water-air regime, as well as breaking the crust, inter-row […]

The most significant diseases of broccoli that occur during the growing season can significantly reduce yield and quality. The most […]

Varieties for winter and overwintering cultivation (longer growing seasons) must undergo vernalization for 2-4 weeks at temperatures below 10°C. Vernalization […]

In well-prepared and moisture-saturated soil, broccoli is planted at various spacing distances depending on the habitus of the cultivar. Crop […]

Broccoli needs a lot of nutrients throughout the growing season, especially during the stage of inflorescence formation, which occurs 25-35 […]

This article describes the irrigation of plantations to ensure proper growth and development of broccoli, leading to a high-quality and […]

There are various classifications of broccoli cultivars. Classifications Include: Based on the Length of the Vegetative Phase: Specific Cultivars: Batavia […]

Broccoli Cultivation Broccoli is primarily grown from seedlings. Depending on the planned planting time, seedlings are grown in protected environments […]

Broccoli comes from the eastern Mediterranean (Greece, Turkey, Syria, and Cyprus), from where it spread to Italy around 1700 and […]

The most common insects found on cucumbers include the green peach aphid, California thrips, whitefly, and leaf miners. Among harmful […]

The use of black polyethylene mulch prevents weed growth, which can be problematic because there are no herbicides registered for […]

Downy Mildew (Pseudoperonospora cubensis) Downy mildew is a common disease in cucumber crops. Infection occurs at temperatures between 16°-22°C and […]

Cucumber cultivation in protected environments does not differ much from open-field cultivation. In protected spaces, cultivation typically involves using transplants, […]

Cucumbers can be cultivated either by direct sowing in the designated area or by growing from transplants. Cucumbers are sensitive […]

Cucumbers can germinate in 2 to 3 days under favorable temperature conditions (25 – 35°C) and with sufficient moisture. If […]