Agrotechnical features of cultivation of citrus crops in the greenhouse conditions

Abstract

The article presents data on the selection of varieties of lemon and mandarin, suitable for growing in the greenhouse conditions in the country, and also to agrotechnical features of their cultivation. The most preferred varieties of lemons are: Meyer, Panderoza, Eureka; of mandarin varieties are best suited Sochi No. 23 and Pioneer No. 80. As for the agronomic characteristics of their culture, the optimal light conditions created when light of 5,000 lux; soil mixture made from sheet metal or wood-term land, sod of soil and fine river sand with an equal ratio (1:1:1); watered plants in several stages, taking a break to soil layer evenly moistened, and make organic and mineral fertilizers “Kemira”; for good fruiting pruning is carried out. On saplings of citrus plants in greenhouses often settle su cking pests: Jose scale, Coccidae, mites, aphids, and sublevels, mealybug, whitefly, so developed and described in detail protective measures. Expediency of cultivation of the citrus crops possessing medical properties, in green-house conditions is noted at establishments of sanatorium type, the large enterp rises, at creation of winter gardens in cottages.