Eggplant Cultivation: Guide to Planting & Irrigation

Eggplant – A Valuable Crop with High Demands The eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) belongs to the Solanaceae family and is a unique plant that can be cultivated both outdoors and in greenhouses as an annual crop, depending on the climate of the region. Native to Asia, it is considered one of the most popular vegetables.… Read More …

MAIZE

MAIZE (CORN) Maize (Zea mays) belongs to the Poaceae family (grasses). It is an annual plant that thrives in relatively warm climates and originates from the American continent. The recommended sowing period begins in March and can extend to May, depending on the climatic conditions and altitude of each region. There are many different varieties,… Read More …

Potato Cultivation: Sowing, Irrigation & Care

POTATO The potato (Solanum tuberosum) is an herbaceous annual plant that thrives in relatively cool and temperate climates with minimal temperature fluctuations. Sowing can take place either in winter (December-March) or summer (July-September). The sowing season is determined based on the region and climatic conditions. Depending on the variety, the plant grows up to 100… Read More …

PEAS

  PEAS Peas (Pisum sativum) is an annual legume that thrives in cold climates without severe frosts. Sowing takes place either in autumn or spring, depending on the region and the climatic conditions. There are climbing, semi-climbing and dwarf varieties, which vary in height and way of development. Pea cultivation: Sowing Peas prefer soils that… Read More …

SPINACH: Cultivation Characteristics and Irrigation.

  Spinach, scientifically named Spinacia oleracea and classified under the Chenopodiaceae family, is a popular leafy vegetable with high nutritional value, rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and magnesium. It is an annual herbaceous plant originally from Asia, now primarily cultivated in Europe and North America. Spinach is a cool-season… Read More …

Poinsettia Perfection: Care Tips for the Holiday Star!

  As Christmas and New Year approach, bringing their unique festive atmosphere, it’s the perfect opportunity to decorate our spaces with beautiful Christmas flowers and plants. These decorations add a celebratory touch to both indoor and outdoor areas. Naturally, beyond the undisputed king of Christmas—the Christmas tree—there are many other plants and flowers closely associated… Read More …

BEETROOT: Cultivation Characteristics and Irrigation

  BEETROOT: Cultivation Characteristics and Irrigation   Beetroot, scientific name Beta vulgaris of the Amaranth family (Chenopodiaceae), is an important crop, cultivated both for its root and leaves. Beetroot is a biennial plant, but it is usually grown as an annual for the harvest of its root and leaves, while in the second year it… Read More …

CARROT: Cultivation Characteristics and Irrigation

  CARROT: Cultivation Characteristics and Irrigation   Carrot (scientific name: Daucus carota, family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae) is a biennial root vegetable widely cultivated for its edible roots, which are rich in nutrients, particularly beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A. Carrots are also a good source of vitamins B1, B2, and niacin. Wild carrots originate from… Read More …