Cereals

Review of the best varieties of winter wheat: choosing the most fertile and resistant
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Through the practice of growing winter wheat, breeders have managed to develop varieties that produce high-quality and abundant harvests. We have prepared a review of varieties that have shown the best yield and are actively grown by producers on an industrial scale. Requirements ...

Guide to using wheat as green manure in autumn and spring
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The successful use of wheat as green manure has long been confirmed by practice. It has all the qualities of a green fertilizer - a cheap and effective technology for restoring soil fertility after its active use. What's happened ...

What are oat cereals and what are their benefits?
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Oatmeal is a staple of a healthy diet. It saturates the body with useful components and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Many people traditionally eat this porridge for breakfast. When used correctly it brings...

Medicinal properties of oats: folk recipes and contraindications
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In official medicine, oats are used as a general tonic. In folk medicine, all parts of oats of varying degrees of maturity are used - grain, juicy grass, green straw. Water extracts are prepared from cereals...

What is the barley yield from 1 hectare of land and what does it depend on?
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Barley has been cultivated by humans for several thousand years, along with wheat. The plant is able to tolerate drought and heat up to +40°C without losing the rate of seed filling. The crop is used as fodder for...

Rye in folk medicine: benefits and harms
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Rye is a healthy and ancient grain, without which almost all northern peoples cannot imagine their cuisine. Bread, jelly, rye-based decoctions are not only a source of energy, but also natural ...

How and when to mow oats as green manure
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Soil greening is a safe, effective and low-cost way to enrich the soil with nutrients and improve its structure. A wide variety of crops are used as green manure. These include cereals, legumes, and...

What are the benefits of corn starch and how is it different from potato starch?
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Starch is a natural thickener; it is used to make jelly and sauces. In Russia, the most popular is potato, but there are other types that differ in chemical composition and have their own advantages...

Why is wheat smut dangerous and how to deal with it?
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When growing wheat, it is not always possible to obtain the maximum yield, since it is demanding on climatic conditions and soil, and is also susceptible to many diseases. One of the most common is smut. Let's tell you what...

Stages of sowing winter wheat and further care of plantings
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The value of winter wheat lies in its grain. It contains large amounts of protein, fats and carbohydrates. Protein forms gluten, which is essential in the production of bread and makes it the best...

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