Category: Agrokultura

  Kiwi Cultivation (Actinidia spp.) General Characteristics Kiwi (Actinidia spp.) belongs to the family Actinidiaceae and is a perennial, deciduous, dioecious climbing shrub native to China. In Greece, it is cultivated in areas with favorable soil and climatic conditions, primarily in Macedonia and Epirus. Propagation and Transplanting Propagation is mainly done through cuttings and grafting,… Read More …

  Leek Leek is a plant of the Liliaceae family and the Allium genus. It is cultivated as an annual crop for plant production, and as a biennial crop for seed production. Originating from the Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean region, the leek is a fast-growing plant whose leaves and pseudostem can reach up… Read More …

Broccoli is an annual plant of the Brassicaceae family (Cruciferae), belonging to the genus Brassica. It originates from Italy and is a fast-growing crop that can reach a height of up to 90 centimeters. In Greece, sowing usually takes place from late spring to early summer, while harvesting begins in mid-autumn. Propagation is achieved either… Read More …

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.) belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and originates from the American continent. It is botanically related to melon, cucumber, and watermelon. It is a distinctive climbing or creeping plant cultivated as an annual crop for its fruit. In Greece, zucchini is grown year-round. During winter, it is cultivated in greenhouses using either… Read More …

  CUCUMBER Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and originates from the Asian continent. It is a climbing annual plant, mainly cultivated for its fruit. Cucumber is typically propagated by seeds sown in nurseries, while direct sowing in the field is rarely practiced.   Cucumber Cultivation Sowing Cucumber is grown outdoors during… Read More …

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 (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 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 …