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How to good fruit set and development on tomato- Protected tomato cultivation by Urban Vatika- Consistent high fruit set is a prerequisite to high yield, and pollination is the prerequisite to fruit set. Pollen germination is temperature dependent and takes about 1 hour at 25°C. Pollen must adhere to the stigma to allow germination to take place. If the relative humidity is below 70% or the temperature is outside the range of 17 - 24°C, the adherence of pollen on the style may be reduced. The rate of fruit development is dependent on temperature. Optimum day temperatures range between 18 to 20°C with night temperatures dipping to 15 to 16°C to meet the optimum 24 hour average temperature of 19.5 to 20°C. The optimum night temperature for fruit set is in the range of 15 - 16°C. #vegetables #protectedcultivation #hydroponic #horticulture #delhincr #tomato

Above- and below-ground morpho-physiological traits indicate that biochar is a potential peat substitute for grapevine cuttings nursery production

🍒Cherry trees are typically covered during the flowering and fruit development phases, but they are left uncovered in winter to allow for the chilling requirements of the buds to be fulfilled.🔧 Polytunnels offer several advantages, as they protect flowers and fruit, which in turn improves fruit quality, consistency of marketable production, and overall yields. Additionally, the flowering and harvesting period of cherries becomes more predictable.🌱💧 https://lnkd.in/eDJXW8vt

Healthy soil is an important part of growing plants that thrive. If your yard has poor soil quality, it can lead to root growth problems and plant establishment issues, including drowned roots and increased acidity. While you can certainly fix these problems with amendments like compost and perlite, there is another effective (and eye-catching) solution—growing more plants. Plenty of beautiful varieties, like marigolds and sunflowers, can improve soil quality. Ahead, we spoke to plant experts about species that can reduce compaction, provide essential nutrients, prevent pests, and do more to boost the health of your soil. #soilhealth #organicfarm #agroecology #sustainable_agriculture #foodSecurity

The Mydas RZ F1 is a slicer cucumber that produces long, slender, dark green fruits with a moderate number of spines. This vigorous and well-balanced plant develops long side shoots and delivers a high yield. Suitable for year-round indoor cultivation, it also thrives outdoors. Being parthenocarpic, it doesn't require pollination to set fruit. Slicer cucumber Average fruit length: 22 cm Suitable for indoor and open field cultivation Parthenocarpic variety High quality fruit and high yield

By planting wildflowers near orchards, you increase populations of native pollinators and pest eating insects in those orchards! #ernstseeds #pollinators #meadows #pollinatorfriendlymeadows #agriculture #pollinator #stewardship #conservation #ecology

🌎📝Garlic, scientifically known as Allium sativum, is a perennial plant that belongs to the allium family, which also includes onions, leeks, and shallots. Like many other plants, garlic undergoes a reproductive process known as flowering. During this stage, garlic produces small white flowers that are arranged in umbrella-like clusters called umbels. These flowers typically emerge from the central stalk of the garlic plant. The formation of flowers in garlic is part of its natural reproductive cycle. In the wild, garlic flowers serve the crucial function of attracting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other insects. These pollinators aid in the transfer of pollen between flowers, facilitating fertilization and the production of seeds. However, in cultivated garlic varieties, the emphasis is often placed on optimizing bulb development rather than seed production. Garlic bulbs, which are the edible part of the plant, are composed of layers of modified leaves called cloves. These cloves form underground and serve as storage organs for the plant, containing reserves of energy and nutrients that support growth and reproduction. For commercial and culinary purposes, the quality and size of garlic bulbs are of paramount importance. To ensure the production of large, high-quality bulbs, garlic farmers often employ a practice known as "de-flowering." This involves the removal of the garlic flowers before they fully develop. By removing the flowers, growers redirect the plant's energy away from seed production and towards bulb enlargement. This process encourages the garlic plant to allocate more resources towards bulb formation, resulting in larger and more robust bulbs that are favored by consumers and growers alike. While the removal of garlic flowers may seem counterintuitive from a reproductive standpoint, it is a well-established practice in garlic cultivation aimed at optimizing yield and quality. ©®📠✉️ [email protected] #EnsuringFoodSecurity #YourFavouriteFarmer 24/7 👑 #garlicfarming

See this graphic for some of the many reasons why #biostimulants hold so much promise as one of the best short-term markets for #seaweed. Message me if you'd like to find out more about what we're doing at MarinElixirs.

More than 100 thousand tons of greenhouse vegetables have been harvested since the beginning of the year in the Stavropol Territory Since January 2024, 102 thousand tons of protected soil vegetables have been received in the region, which is 22 percent higher than the previous season. Local farmers harvested 80.9 thousand tons of tomatoes and 20.8 thousand tons of cucumbers. The harvest of green crops, including arugula, mizuna, spinach, corn, chard, tatzoi and oak leaf lettuce, amounted to 265 thousand tons over the same period. This is 16 percent more than the results of 2023. The areas of Stavropol greenhouses are constantly increasing, and today they already occupy 336 hectares of land.