The cucumber belongs to the cucurbits or the gourd family. They are usually one of the following plants: cucumber, zucchini, squash, pumpkin, melon or watermelon. It requires little maintenance and is considered easy to grow. Cucumber is a spreading or a climbing plant. Its stem is long and has a heart-shaped leaf shape. There are …
Blossom end rot (BER)- A common garden problem that often occurs on both green and ripe fruits of tomato, pepper and watermelon. It is characterized as brown, leathery rot developing on or near the blossom end of the fruit. The reason is lack of Calcium arriving at the fruit. It is usually thought of as …
The grass was first recognized as of aesthetic value about 2000 years ago in the Chinese empire gardens of the Han dynasty. It is soft and pleasant to touch, treading and sitting. For this reason, the grass was chosen to cover surfaces in large parks, playgrounds, stadiums, private gardens and more. Other benefits of grass …
Compost is a processed organic material, which is a basic and important component for feeding and fertilizing plants using the organic method. The compost we add to the soil enriches it with minerals, aerates the soil, improves drainage and prevents erosion. Compost is a product of organic residues that undergoes a decomposition process by insects, …
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Micronutrients are Essential for chemical processes, and important in plant cell systems despite their small quantity. The micro-elements are usually used as process stimulants and do not form part of compounds in the structure of plant cells. Without their presence in the plant the processes of assimilation and growth in the plant will not take …
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Calcium, magnesium, and sulfur are essential plant nutrients. They are called “secondary” nutrients because plants require them in smaller quantities than nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Calcium (Ca) Calcium is an important component in the structure of protopectin, an essential sticky substance used as “cement”,holding the cells together and creating stability in the cell structure. It …
Potassium is important for maintaining overall mechanical strength in the plant, it accumulates in the fruit and has a significant effect on its size and quality, especially from aspects of taste and shelf life. For example, a potassium-free tomato fruit will be soft and have a floury texture. Lack of potassium will impair crop and …
Phosphorous is used by plants largely for root growth, development and in the process of seed germination. And also, in the formation of buds, flowers, fruits and vegetables. Flowers that are well fed with phosphorus will have more blooms, and fruits ripen better and faster. Phosphorus availability is of great importance especially at the beginning …
In order to grow properly and produce improved and quality fruits, our plants need nutrients in the right proportions and at the right time. During the life cycle of the plant – growth and flowering, it needs different nutrients. During the growth period the plant will need larger doses of nitrogen than in the flowering …
The EC meter measures the amount of water soluble (mainly fertilizers). The higher the concentration of fertilizers in the irrigation solution, the higher the EC value. An EC meter measures the potential for an electrical current to be transported through water. When we add nutrients (salts) to water, we increase the conductive potential for current …
