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Types of potato diggers for mini-tractors, operating principles and selection criteria
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Attachments for a mini-tractor are indispensable equipment on the farm. One of the most popular devices is a potato digger. There are many varieties and models on the market. But if you make such a design yourself, the...

Life hacks from experienced farmers: why pick flowers from potatoes and what does it give?
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Gardeners have been arguing for generations about whether it is necessary to remove flower stalks on potatoes. Breeders develop varieties with a short flowering phase and a small number of buds. Experienced farmers will help you understand...

What to do if eggplants do not set in open ground and why this happens
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Eggplants are fastidious plants. They are grown in greenhouses and open ground. Without creating optimal conditions, eggplants stop developing and growing fruit. Lack of ovaries is the main problem that needs to be quickly...

How to make a potato hiller for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands
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Hilling up agricultural crops preserves soil fertility, increases cultivation efficiency, and reduces the cost of fertilizers and watering. It is impossible to harvest a rich harvest of some vegetable plants, especially potatoes, without this procedure. But hilling by hand...

How to escape from pepper pests in a greenhouse
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When growing peppers in a greenhouse, the gardener is faced with a lot of unpleasant surprises. The most dangerous are pests. Insects spoil fruits, root systems, leaves, and stems.Description and photo of pepper pests in the greenhouse and ...

What to do if eggplant flowers fall off in a greenhouse and why does this happen?
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Eggplant is a vegetable crop that requires special care. She is very picky and quickly responds to environmental changes. In a greenhouse it is easier to create an optimal microclimate for eggplants, so here they have less ...

Why do you crave potatoes during pregnancy and is it possible to eat them?
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The gastronomic tastes of a pregnant woman are a favorite topic for jokes on this topic. However, few people think that through unusual desires the body signals the need for vitamins or microelements. Many...

Technique for hilling potatoes with a walk-behind tractor
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Every vegetable grower who grows potatoes is interested in the crop yield being as large as possible, and the labor and time costs for obtaining it being less. The use of special technology helps to achieve...

How to get a good potato harvest on your plot, even in a small area
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Even such an unpretentious crop as potatoes requires a special approach. Experienced farmers know how to get a good harvest from a small plot and what factors influence the growth and development of tubers. The article will tell...

Technology for growing tobacco in open ground, greenhouses and at home
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Tobacco is a warm and moisture-loving plant. The preferred regions for its cultivation are southern, with a hot climate. In the middle zone, this plant is cultivated in greenhouses. Growing tobacco from seeds is not...

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