Each gardener and gardener has their own preferences, and they change over time. Apparently, that's why I often see greenhouses empty in the summer on plots, someone is tired of messing with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.

Or maybe there was just no time, because the vegetables in the greenhouse require daily attention. My friend and colleague Roman suggests growing peaches in a greenhouse. And boldly offers because he has been doing it successfully for quite a long time.

When for the last time he treated me to peaches from his greenhouse, I still elicited everything I could from him - both theory and practice. We even filmed a video on this topic.

Growing peach in a greenhouse - from idea to result

Why in a greenhouse, what is the advantage of this method of growing peaches in an unfavorable climate?

The greenhouse is an excellent protection against decay of the root neck. This insidious phenomenon often destroys the entire tree, and the gardener does not even know why it died.

But the point here is not even in severe frost - the fact is that due to the large, damp and dense snow cover of the lower part of the trunk and the root collar, there is not enough oxygen, as a result of which the bark and cambium die in these places.

Peach in the greenhouse - no sunburn or disease

The greenhouse solves the problem. There is no snow in it, which means that peaches do not threaten aging.

Another reason for the death or damage of not only peaches, but also other fruit trees, especially stone fruits, is sunburn and sudden changes in temperature.

In early spring during the day, the sun heats the bark on the boles of trees, it comes to life, and frost hits at night. During the day, overheated, and at night, a too chilled section of the bark dies, exfoliates from the wood.

And here the greenhouse will help, since polycarbonate or film perfectly scatters direct sunlight, and the glass can be whitewashed with something on the south side. Roman leaves the windows open.

If they are completely closed, then due to the greenhouse effect, overheating will be guaranteed to the entire tree. In a ventilated greenhouse, the temperature varies less day and night than outside. Thus, peaches are not afraid of sunburn in a greenhouse.

But that's not all.

During all the time that Roman has been growing peaches in the greenhouse, he has never sprayed them with anything and has never noticed leaf damage with curl. But curly hair is one of the main enemies of the peach.

Everyone who has ever grown peaches has come across this fungal disease that can completely deprive you of your crop. After all, it affects not only the leaves, but also young shoots, namely on them and only on them next year the peach will bear fruit.

Why does curl not develop in the greenhouse?

Apparently, because it is always dry there, and mushrooms, as you know, do not like it. Although Roman grew grapes in this greenhouse before peaches, he was very much affected by mildew under the same conditions and required constant spraying with fungicides. Peaches, without a single spraying, are always clean and healthy.

Peaches in the greenhouse - care

However, it must be taken into account that thanks to all these favorable factors, many, even too many ovaries are tied on peaches in the greenhouse, and if they are all left, then there will be a huge number of peaches, but, alas, small ones.

Therefore, the ovaries of peaches must be thinned out, and dramatically. We do this work when the ovaries reach a size of 2-2.5 cm. We leave 1-2 ovaries on the branches at a distance of 15-20 cm. We cut off all the rest, no matter how sorry. As a result, we get the same mass crop, but the fruits grow much larger.

Since our greenhouses are usually low, we form low trees, with a low arrangement of branches - we do not let them “run away” up and rest against the roof.

It is also important that the trees grow every year, because peaches bear fruit only on the growth of the previous year.

Young trees grow and bear fruit intensively, while those that are older require regular pruning. But this is a separate issue.

As for watering, Roman said that he only watered the seedlings planted in the spring, and after they began to grow and grew, he never watered them again! The roots of the trees go deep enough, as well as outside the greenhouse - this is quite enough for peaches.

I don’t know if you decide to build a greenhouse specifically for growing peaches, but if yours is empty and you don’t know what to do with it, feel free to plant this delicious crop in it!

Since most regions, according to climatic conditions, are not favorable for the good development and growth of most heat-loving crops in open ground, planting cucumbers in a greenhouse is increasingly practiced among amateur gardeners and farmers. This ensures a high, high quality and guaranteed yield. It is not at all difficult to equip a small film greenhouse in a summer cottage. However, you should know and take into account certain nuances, such as the scheme for planting cucumbers and further care for the plants.

What should be the soil

Before planting cucumbers, it is necessary to determine the area where the greenhouse will be located and prepare the soil in advance. To do this, they dig it deep, remove the roots of perennial plants and at least 5-7 cm of the top layer of soil, since pathogens and viruses of various diseases that can infect young plants accumulate in it. After harvesting plant residues, it is possible to disinfect the soil with a 7% solution of copper sulfate. The soil must be necessarily enriched and fertile, with good absorption and throughput, neutral or low acidity.

The soil mixture is prepared 20-30 days after the treatment of the site. As practice has shown, it is better to plant cucumbers in a substrate of soddy soil and fresh humus. For its preparation, 45-55% peat, 25-35% humus or compost, 15-25% fertile soil and 10-15% sawdust scalded with boiling water are used. 10-15 g of superphosphate and urea, 250-280 g of sifted ash are added to a bucket of such earth mixture, nitrogenous fertilizers are not applied.

When growing cucumbers in greenhouse conditions, only the seedling method is used. Since this plant does not tolerate transplantation well, so as not to waste time on adaptation and survival, it is advisable to sow seeds for seedlings immediately in peat cups, pots or bags. It is recommended to plant seedlings 25-27 days old with 4-5 leaves. The term of its landing varies depending on the region, size and type of greenhouse.

Landing pattern

The most optimal conditions for fruit growth are provided by a two-line scheme for planting cucumbers in a greenhouse on ridges and ridges, 95-110 cm wide and 22-28 cm high. To increase yields, fallow beds or ridges are used. To do this, dig holes 35-45 cm deep. A layer of hot manure is laid on the bottom and covered with soil 14-18 cm thick.

Depending on the width of the greenhouse, the ridges are placed along or across. If its width is 2-2.5 m, then a path is made in the center, and one row is planted on the left and right. If the width of the greenhouse is 3.5-4.5 m, make 2 paths and 4-5 planting rows, placing one on the sides and 2-3 in the center. The distance between the bushes in a row is left 35-40 cm, since with a more dense planting, the illumination of the plant worsens significantly. Wire trellises are pulled over the ridges, to which cucumbers are later tied with a thread or twine. Sometimes lettuce, Beijing cabbage or low-growing greens are planted in the aisles.

As soon as warm weather is established and the soil warms up enough, you can plant seedlings. Immediately before planting, water the prepared wells with a warm solution of potassium permanganate, and then just water. Cucumbers from pots are planted in such a way that the earthen ball remains 1.5-2.5 cm above the soil level. The root neck should not touch the ground, since water flowing down during irrigation and pathogens can provoke infection and death of the plant.

What cucumbers to plant?

To date, there are a very large number of hybrids and varieties specifically designed for growing in greenhouse conditions. They are characterized by high and stable fruiting, compact bushes, resistance to major diseases. When choosing a variety, preference should be given not only to high-yielding varieties with low lighting requirements, but to self-pollinated cucumbers that do not need to be pinched.

One of the most popular are late-ripening, high-yielding hybrids White Angel F1, Athlete F1, Hercules F1. They are resistant to many diseases and pests. The fruits are medium large, weighing 160-190 g, with high palatability, versatile in processing. However, they require artificial pollination, or planting a pollinator variety nearby. For this, the high-yielding hybrid Emelya F1 is also often used.

Especially popular are such mid-season varieties as Relay, Willow, Moscow greenhouse, Regatta, Spotrezisting and hybrids Annushka F1, Dynamite F1, Pyzhik F1. They are self-pollinating and require little maintenance. The fruits are medium, weighing 100-125 g, with a good watery-sweet taste, dense, crispy.

Features of care

As well as cucumber grown in open ground, greenhouse plants require top dressing, timely watering and the formation of a bush.

Bush formation

In greenhouse conditions, the cucumber is formed into one stem. 5-7 days after planting, the seedlings are tied to the installed trellises. As it grows, through each internode, the plant stem is twisted around the twine. When the stem outgrows the trellis, pinch off the top. The lower sinuses blind - remove male and female flowers, as well as side shoots. Since the lower ovaries grow very slowly, they often do not mature and inhibit the vegetative growth of the entire bush, drawing nutrients onto themselves. The next 4-6 braids that form at the bottom of the stem. Pinch over the first leaf, leaving no more than 1-2 fruits for each shoot. Shoots, in the middle part of the stem, pinch over the second leaf.

Then they only make sure that the braids do not go beyond the aisles. To do this, their tops are pinched as necessary and directed inside the ridge. If bee-pollinated varieties are grown in the greenhouse, then insects should be provided with access to the plants. It should be borne in mind that in hot, summertime, bees fly to the greenhouse reluctantly. As a rule, they are lured with sugar syrup, which is infused on the corollas of male flowers.

Watering

The soil must always be kept moist, swamping or waterlogging is not allowed. A sharp fluctuation in moisture is detrimental to planting, this can provoke not only root rot, fruit deformation, leaf death and ovary fall, but also the death of the entire plant.

In early spring, in relatively cold weather, cucumbers are watered only with warm water, regardless of the time of day. In hot weather, watering is preferably carried out in the morning, spending 5-8 liters of water per sq m. To accelerate fruiting, short-term weak drying of the soil is used at the end of flowering. Since the film does not allow water vapor to pass through, it is necessary to carry out daily ventilation of the greenhouse, avoiding air stagnation. So that the soil does not compact, it is advisable to loosen it shallowly after each watering. And as the roots appear on the surface, pour a fresh nutrient mixture with a layer of 1.5-2 cm.

top dressing

An infusion of chicken manure, mullein, humus and rotted leaves is used as a fertilizer. Cucumbers do not tolerate high concentrations of soil solution. Therefore, 150-200 g of organics are added to a bucket of water. Leave for 1-2 days for the contents to ferment, then adding 150-250 g of wood ash and 30-50 g of superphosphate. From mineral fertilizers, preparations intended for pumpkin crops are used. During the whole season, cucumbers are fed no more than 4-5 times.

It should be noted that an excess of organic and mineral substances also negatively affects the yield. Plants begin to fatten, grow intensively, and budding and flowering are delayed.

Video "Planting cucumbers in a greenhouse"

This video tells how to plant seedlings so as not to damage the roots, how to feed the plants for maximum yield.

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I want to plant fruit trees and put up a greenhouse on my plot

Vladimir Bendrikov

I can advise planting trees so that in the future they do not obscure the site, leave space and a sunny side for undersized plants. Dig up, remove weeds, fertilize if necessary, this is a must, but then you yourself will see what and how to plant, so as not to interfere with you and the plants.

Evgeny Sheiko

EVERYTHING can be grown in greenhouses!

Enadir

Fruit trees are best planted in early spring, when the buds have not yet blossomed, or in autumn - now you are a little late. Dig a hole with a diameter of 40-50 cm and the same depth or more, depending on the seedling, fill it with fertilized soil, plant it.

Diam

Right wish. Fruit tree seedlings are planted either in spring or autumn, after leaf fall. In greenhouses, you can really grow everything, but different plants prefer different conditions (temperature, humidity). Therefore, the best option is to have (at least) two greenhouses.

Alexei

Trees and shrubs with a closed root system can be important at any time of positive temperatures. If you enter my world, then there are photos and comments on them about the nature of greenhouses and gardens. Everything is described in great detail, including varieties and agricultural technology. And as for digging holes and planting in a greenhouse - this has already been discussed in detail here - there were many interesting recommendations. Go to these discussions through my account in the answers and you will find all our discussions on these issues. You will leave the office to the questions page and learn a lot of different opinions, you will see a lot of practical advice. It’s just that the topic is vast, interesting and can’t be told in a nutshell.

BERGENIA

First of all, trees: apple, cherry, plum, pear. oh, and shrubs. Rhododendrons for beauty

Julia

first of all, from the layout of the site, which is something else, and then later transplanting from place to place does not bring any benefit, installing a greenhouse also requires choosing a place. and you can plant everything that grows in your region ...
apple trees, pears, currants, honeysuckle, mountain ash, mulberry, nuts, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, sweet cherries, plums, blackthorns, irga, barberry, chokeberry
gooseberries, blueberries, etc.)) it is better to plant in the spring - the survival rate is greater

kasimir diamonds

You lay the garden on the north side of the site so that the shadow from the trees does not fall on the beds and shrubs. You put the greenhouse from north to south, also for reasons of illumination. Well, you plant everything that will turn out. Try one seed each, including even strawberries, watermelon and potatoes

FAIRY

trees and shrubs at my discretion and depending on the region (apple, cherry, currant, plum, honeysuckle, etc.) and preferably in early spring and better on the eastern side of the garden, and in the greenhouse I grow cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and in this year I planted flowers for seedlings there in April - it’s very convenient - you don’t need to plant and suffer at home, but you can sell the excess, and some plant watermelons and melons - I don’t know if they grow there or not - I don’t plant, it’s easier to buy

where to plant fruit trees?

Alex

Here is a good article - http://lilygold.ru/view_post.php?id=31
In any case, do not plant closer than 4-5 meters from paths and buildings. Better at 6-8 meters. Try not to let the grown tree shade the greenhouse.

Natalia

in your case, apple trees are only columnar otherwise adult apple trees - apples - will break your greenhouse

Olga

Plant so that when the tree grows, it does not obscure the greenhouse. Shade will not interfere with the house.

Dragon

don't forget that the tree will grow

Vladimir Petrov

Plant where it is convenient for you but do not plant at least 3 meters between apple trees nearby

Ludmila Klochkova

trees are tall and short. when planting, imagine that the tree is already an adult, how it will fit into the space.

Planting seedlings « Fruit garden « How to create your beautiful garden

Preparation of planting pits and mounds, planting seedlings When preparing the soil for the garden, mineral and organic fertilizers are applied in an increased dose over the entire area of ​​​​the site. The calculation of mineral fertilizers is described in the article "Fertilizer of a new site". Organic fertilizers are applied at least 10 kg per square meter of land. After that, the soil is digged to a depth of two bayonets of a shovel or plantation plowing to a depth of 40-60 cm. But often fruit and berry plants have to be planted in areas where the cultivation process has not yet been completed or has not yet been carried out. Then prepare the nutrient soil for planting pits. Preparation of nutrient soil for planting pits and mounds For the preparation of nutrient soil, peat, sand, soddy soil are used, and gardeners are offered imported black soil and manure humus. Peat is the preferred organic substrate, it has a high water capacity and is practically free from plant pathogens. However, if the peat is acidic, it should be neutralized with lime. Well-rotted compost or manure can and should be used. Fresh or semi-decomposed manure should not be used, it is better to cover it with a film and leave it for 1-2 years to rot. Sand usually use clean, river. But to alleviate heavy clay soil, it is not applied separately, but only mixed with peat, otherwise a “brick” is formed. Chernozem taken from fields under agricultural crops, it is extremely undesirable to use it because of its usually strong contamination with soil pathogens of plant diseases. The same applies to land from greenhouses, which is periodically replaced, and the old one can be sold to gardeners. sod land(overburden) is the upper fertile 20-40 cm layer of soil that builders remove in preparation for the construction of buildings. Soddy land is usually little infected with plant pathogens and is well suited for the preparation of nutrient soil. For clay and loamy soils: For the preparation of nutrient soil, peat, humus, sand are used. The peat-sand mixture is mixed in half with the top layer of clay soil taken out of the pit. for a planting pit in dense clay soil, the nutrient soil must be mixed in half with clay and compacted after planting to reduce the filling of the planting pit with water and subsidence of the nutrient soil The addition of clay to the mixture is necessary to prevent the roots from getting stuck in planting pits on heavy clay and to reduce the settling of nutrient soil in it and pulling the seedling down. If pits in dense clay are filled with only a light nutrient soil, then rain or flood water will fill the pits, the roots will close up and the plants may die. For sandy and sandy soils: For the preparation of nutrient soil, peat, humus and soddy (loamy) soil are used. To reduce the washing of the nutrient soil, it is laid in layers in pits and compacted. In addition to the recommended mineral fertilizers, magnesium-containing fertilizers, such as magnesium sulfate and potassium magnesia, are used for sandy soils. For example, instead of the required amount of potassium chloride or potassium sulfate, you can use twice the amount of potassium magnesia. For peaty soils: For the preparation of nutrient soil, peat, humus, soddy (loamy) soil and sand are used. In addition to the recommended mineral fertilizers, magnesium-containing fertilizers are used, as for sandy soils. Stone fruits do not tolerate acidic soils well, therefore, when preparing nutrient soil for cherries, plums, sweet cherries, it is well neutralized with lime. Planting hole preparation For planting apple and pear trees in a non-chernozem zone with ordinary poor sandy and loamy soil and a groundwater depth below 2 m, sufficiently large planting pits are prepared. For tall trees (apple trees, pears), the width of the planting hole is 1.0-1.5 m, the depth is 70-80 cm and deeper, in order to remove a very dense gley layer impervious to roots. For planting cherries, cherries, plums, sea buckthorn, the width of the planting pit is 70-80 cm, but such a depth that a dense gley layer is removed. For currants and gooseberries, the width of the planting hole is 40-50 cm. Planting cherries and sweet cherries on heavy clay soils of the non-chernozem zone has some differences: they dig a hole wider than 1.3-1.5 m so that the tree “does not climb into the clay”. Conifers also do not like clay, they can make the same hole as stone fruit. A layer of drainage can be placed at the bottom of the pit, which, in combination with the site's drainage system, will reduce the risk of pit flooding and root entrapment. On sandy soils in the planting pits of fruit trees, 2-3 screens can be made from a mixture of clay and manure with a layer of several cm every 20 cm. Table 1.Landing hole sizes

culture

Growing in greenhouses as a business is a profitable venture in many countries. If you have gardening skills, you can produce berries and fruits for sale. But before starting activities, it is necessary to create a greenhouse business plan - to determine what crops will be grown, how much investment will be required to purchase or rent land, install equipment, supply electricity and water, purchase fertilizers, and hire personnel. In the absence of experience in running a greenhouse business, it is advisable to start work in small areas. Successful fruit fruits and berries for growing in greenhouses are raspberries, strawberries, lemons, grapes.

Growing berries in greenhouses as a business

It is easier to start a berry growing business in the countryside, on a backyard plot, or on your own plot of land. Fruit and berry plants do not require particularly complex care, and they are perfectly sold on the market at a decent price. The starting amount of investment depends on the area of ​​land, the scale of the business plan. Over the weekend, you can plant 2 hectares of bushes, and in 2-3 months you can harvest the first crop. In the first year, it is recommended to remove the ovaries of berries to form a strong and healthy bush.

It will be possible to grow shrubs from berries all year round in the conditions of an optimally equipped greenhouse with heated earthen soil. If the temperature regime is not regulated, it is recommended to plant thickets of bushes in late spring. Before planting, the seedlings are soaked for 2 days in warm water, 30 liters of water are poured into the hole and compost is added (half the hole). After that, the seedlings are watered again.

The clients of the "berry" farmer are retail buyers, catering, shops, confectioneries and bakeries, manufacturers of lactic acid products, syrup and jam manufacturers, cosmetics manufacturers, wholesalers or retailers.

Calculation of investments for growing berry bushes in a greenhouse:

• Construction of a greenhouse on a leased or purchased land;
• Purchase and installation of lighting, heating, air conditioning, irrigation systems;
• Installation of places for matonchik;
• Purchase of berry bushes;
• Purchase of fertilizers;
• Recruitment;
• taxes;
• Registration of a legal entity (if necessary).

The minimum amount of financial investments in this business area is 15,000 rubles (for planting 50-100 seedlings on your site with a greenhouse). For large-scale cultivation of berries, you will need 300,000 - 500,000 rubles. Profitability of the enterprise - 70-200%, payback - 2-3 years.

Growing strawberries as a business idea, video:

Raspberries - growing in a greenhouse as a business

The berry is not particularly picky about the quality of the soil; it can grow on any soil (except salt marshes). The optimal conditions for growing raspberries in a greenhouse are the presence of sandy soil with mulching (a surface ball of peat and humus), stable lighting, and a moderate level of humidity. Before planting raspberries, it is important to consider the profitability of a particular variety in the conditions of the area. The most popular variety in the CIS countries - remontant raspberry.

Continuous fruiting of raspberries is ensured by conveyor planting. In January, shrubs are planted for the first time, after about 2 months they begin to bear fruit. In March, the following raspberry seedlings are planted. Plants that have finished fruiting are pruned and left alone. Consistent top dressing and frequent replacement of bushes are necessary for continuous productivity. The greenhouse begins to be heated from September to early October, without round-the-clock lighting. The ideal greenhouse regime is at temperatures of 20-22 degrees during the day, and 13-15 degrees at night.

It is better to harvest raspberries in the morning, 24 hours before picking berries, the bushes are not watered. Raspberries are recommended to be left in a cold place so that the juice does not come out of it, and she manages to get to the point of sale. The wholesale price for 20 kg of raspberries is 350 rubles. With successful business development, the average income from the sale of berries is 140,000 rubles.

Growing strawberries in a greenhouse as a business

Strawberries are one of the favorite berries, both on their own and in the food industry. The strawberry growing business is profitable all year round and is characterized by low competition in the market. If you plan to grow berries in a greenhouse, a remontant variety is ideal, it does not require pollination. Both early and mid-season varieties are planted in closed ground.

For industrial cultivation, give preference to varieties with dense berries that tolerate transportation well.

Popular varieties of strawberries:

• Darenka;
• Alba;
• Sonata;
• Octave;
• Honey;
• Rusanovskaya.

The grown seedlings are planted in the greenhouse. If the bush is planted in the ground soil, then each is placed in rows at a distance of 30-45 cm. It is not allowed to flood the seedlings. Due to stagnant water, the plant forms gray rot, which can destroy the yield. It is also important to ventilate the greenhouse every day.

If 1 square meter of a greenhouse gives 5 kg of berries, then from a greenhouse with an area of ​​80 sq.m. you can collect 400 kg of strawberries. Wholesale price per kg - 600 rubles. One greenhouse can bring a monthly income of 250 thousand rubles. In winter, the price for these berries increases one and a half to two times.

Greenhouse business - growing grapes

Grapes have been considered an attribute of fertility since ancient times. It is used in the manufacture of sweets, juices, wine, salads. Various grape varieties are grown under greenhouse conditions, but table varieties are “greenhouse” varieties, not wine varieties. In turn, table varieties can be early or very early ripening. The most successful varieties of grapes for greenhouse cultivation:

• White Miracle (Song);
• Queen of Paris (Bulgaria stable);
• Laura;
• Transparent;
• Arcadia;
• Moscow Steady;
• Michurinsky;
• Early northern.

It is recommended to build a greenhouse room with an arched structure, with a height of 2.5 to 3 m. The total area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room depends on the goals and scale of cultivation. To begin with, you can equip a small area of ​​20-30 sq.m. Acceptable types of grape greenhouses are polycarbonate and film.

If the grapes in the greenhouse do not bear fruit, the reasons may be: improper pruning technology, lack of minerals, excess fertilizer.

The cost of one grape seedling is about 600 rubles. 1 square meter of land gives 5 kg of fruit. The cost of wholesale purchases is from 60 to 120 rubles per 1 kg. 100 sq.m. the greenhouse complex brings a total income of 50 thousand rubles (with a 500 kg crop).

Growing lemons in a greenhouse as a business

If you grow a lemon in a greenhouse of 10 acres, you can harvest 1000 kg of crop per year. The cost of this project will cost 1,200,000 rubles, the payback period is 5-6 years. The benefit of the business idea is obvious - in the last 4 years, prices for fresh lemon have increased by 60%. Citrus growers prefer Chinese dwarf and Meyer lemons. The latter bears fruit in the second year.

The yield depends on the volume and composition of the soil. The growth intensity of a young lemon is high, during this period the root and leaf mass of the tree doubles, which requires regular feeding. The minimum temperature for a lemon in a greenhouse is at least 7 degrees. They prefer good ventilation, warming, protection from drafts, not waterlogged soil.

For a novice entrepreneur, it is permissible to install a greenhouse for 500 lemon trees (the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room is 2.5 by 9 m). Installation will cost 20,000 rubles. With successful cultivation and demand, a ripe lemon is sold at a wholesale price of 90 rubles per 1 kg. Net profit from trading - from 100,000 rubles per month.

Greenhouse » Fruit crops

fruit crops

A variety of fruit crops can be grown in an unheated greenhouse. The best results are obtained by growing melons, strawberries, grapes, peaches and apricots. Constant conditions maintained in the greenhouse and protection from the adverse effects of the external environment make it possible to obtain an earlier and guaranteed harvest of fruit crops compared to open ground, especially in areas with low summer temperatures. Many gardeners are held back by the fact that fruit crops, in particular grapes, peaches and apricots, take up a lot of space. It is advisable to use the entire area of ​​the greenhouse for planting one fruit crop. If this is not feasible, choose a culture that will leave some greenhouse space for other plants and will not block their light. Sometimes they try to grow a fruit crop in pots, which limits its growth to a size that is convenient for care.

Greenhouse selection
For low-growing crops such as melons and strawberries, a regular-sized greenhouse is acceptable. Fruit trees, unless they are in pots, need large greenhouses. When placing plants, remember that a 2.5 m long bed is required for vines, and a wall or glass side of the greenhouse at least 4 m long is required for apricot and nectarine. When selecting a greenhouse for fruit crops, adhere to the basic principles outlined on p. 24-27. Fruit trees are grown on the south side of the greenhouse.

Landing
Grapevine, peaches and related species, and melons are planted in an unheated greenhouse directly in soil that is prepared according to the requirements of the particular crop. Strawberries are best grown in pots. If space is limited, vine, peach, apricot and even plum, apple, pear and cherry are planted in pots. For the cultivation of the last four varieties are selected on dwarf rootstocks. It is good to grow plants in vessels because you can accurately select the composition of the soil necessary for this crop and, in addition, provide the maximum possible illumination. If a potted plant is shaded by actively growing species, it will suffer and bear little fruit.
Support system and formation. All types of fruit crops grown in an unheated greenhouse, with the exception of strawberries, need a support system and require their growth to be guided. The support system is usually installed before planting: pulling the wire behind growing plants is not only difficult and inconvenient, but the plantings themselves can be damaged.

Greenhouse ventilation
Although the needs of individual crops vary, good ventilation is equally essential for all. And peaches, for example, need ventilation not only from the roof, but also from the sides of the greenhouse. When growing tall crops, make sure that they do not interfere with the operation of the ventilation system and do not block access to the windows.
For details on growing fruit crops, see the book in this series, Fruit Crops.

GROWING
Grape. For guiding growth of the vine, horizontal rows of support wires are stretched 40 cm from the glass surface at a distance of 25 cm from each other. Planting is carried out in November in a loose, well-drained bed, consisting of loamy soil, peat and coarse sand with the addition of basic fertilizer and soft limestone. In early spring, the soil is well saturated with water. Mulch. In hot weather, the vine is watered every 7-10 days. As the berries ripen, watering is reduced. The greenhouse is ventilated from January to March, then the windows are closed until May, until the outside temperature reaches 18°C.
Peaches, nectarines and apricots. To support peach and apricot trees, a system of support wires is required, attached at a distance of 25 cm from each other and 25 cm from the glass. Landing is carried out in October. The soil of the beds is enriched with peat and lime is added at the rate of 560 g per m2. Mulch. After planting and the beginning of growth, water abundantly. After the fruits are tied, the greenhouse is ventilated during the day, but closed at night.

The benefits of modern foods call into question the usefulness of their consumption. The thing is that when growing most crops, chemical fertilizers are used, designed to produce the largest amount of crops in a short period of time. In order to save themselves from the negative effects of chemicals on the body, an increasing number of consumers prefer environmentally friendly products.

The main advantage of organic fruits and vegetables is that they retain useful trace elements and vitamins that are so necessary for the human body. You can grow such products without much effort. You just need to know a few rules for caring for certain crops.

The profitability of a greenhouse is influenced not only by the conditions created in it, but also by the varieties of vegetables and fruits grown. It is necessary to give preference to those crops that are popular regardless of the season, namely: tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, strawberries and watermelons.

The best varieties of cucumbers and tomatoes for the greenhouse

Tomatoes. One of the most heat-loving crops. To obtain the maximum yield, in the greenhouse it is necessary to maintain a temperature of at least 19 degrees, while ensuring sufficient moisture supply to the soil. But do not overdo it, abundant irrigation and oversaturation with water is fraught with rotting of the roots. To date, there are several unpretentious, but good varieties of tomatoes for greenhouses.

Russian happiness. One of the most popular tomato varieties for Siberia in a greenhouse. They have a rounded shape, flattened at the top and bottom. After full maturation, they acquire a pink color, have a fairly strong stem. They are stored for quite a long time, resistant to diseases.
- Octopus. It will take time to grow this species. It will take at least one and a half years to grow a "tomato tree". The crown of the tree has a large diameter. This allows you to collect impressive yields in one season. The fruits are small, round, bright red.
- Spring of the North.Unpretentious in care, have a dense texture, making them easy to transport. Pink varieties, have large fruits, have a high percentage of disease resistance.

Cucumbers. A culture that prefers closed ground. Arriving in such conditions, brings a large amount of harvest. In winter, the price of this vegetable increases significantly, but demand does not fall. Even in a harsh climate, it is not a difficult task to provide decent conditions for this crop, so the farmer can only decide and choose the best option.

Dynamite. Early variety. One of the most popular varieties of cucumbers for the greenhouse. Resistant to diseases, does not require pollination, there is no bitterness in the fruits. With proper care, it is possible to harvest an impressive amount of crop from one bed.
- Annushka.Early maturing bee-pollinated hybrid. The variety is unpretentious, the fruits are good for consumption both fresh and preserved.
- Emelya.The fastest maturing variety. Feels great in closed ground conditions. It has a high yield and a long shelf life.

Growing good tomatoes and cucumbers in a greenhouse is easy and profitable. To increase the profitability of a business, this is the most successful option.

What pepper to plant

Sweet pepper is a culture that is distributed throughout the world and is widely used in cooking. In addition to the fact that pepper is very useful and has many useful properties, it is unpretentious in greenhouse conditions. Growing this crop in a greenhouse is one of the most profitable options for farmers. If in the summer the prices for pepper are low, then in the winter period of the year the vegetable rises in price several times.

Cardinal. Tall plant. The fruits are dark purple, sweet and juicy, the variety is early ripe. It is immune to tobacco mosaic virus.
- Atlant.It is rightfully considered one of the best varieties for greenhouses in Siberia. As it matures, it becomes a deep red color. Known for its incomparable taste, it is preserved for a long time due to its texture.
- Hercules.Fully justifies its name, ripe fruits reach a weight of up to 350 g, resistant to diseases. This variety is most often grown for its further sale to markets and shops.

Growing strawberries and watermelons in a greenhouse

Strawberry. The berry is capricious, but only in open field growing conditions, this is associated with certain risks due to the negative impact of the environment. In greenhouse conditions, strawberries will delight with an excellent harvest without much loss. For comfortable conditions, strawberries should ensure sufficient moisture in the soil, the best option would be an automated drip irrigation system.

Crown. The variety is resistant to cold temperatures. The first harvest consists of large berries, the next - from a smaller crop. Berries are juicy, fleshy.
- San Andreas.Fruits have a high density, tolerate transportation well. Fruiting begins in early May, ends - in early October.
- Brighton.It is highly resistant to diseases and pests. Representative of semi-repair varieties. The berries are medium in size, have a slight pineapple flavor.


Watermelons. Until recently, it was believed that growing watermelons with one's own hands was an impossible task. But growing a berry at home has become feasible even for novice farmers.

Siberian. It is famous for its high palatability, is not afraid of cool temperatures, the berries are juicy and sweet. The variety is early, picky.
- A gift to the North.Ripens only at the beginning of September, has good fruitfulness. The berries are sweet, sugary, the flesh is rich red. The fruits are large compared to other varieties.

Today, more and more farmers are striving to grow berries in greenhouse conditions. Practice shows that when choosing the right varieties, growing a clubnicknames and watermelons in Siberia will not bring any trouble. Most varieties are not afraid of the cold, while they have a fantastic taste and disease resistance.