Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Sandra MUENZEL, Carmen FELLER
The production of healthy vegetables first requires a healthy soil in which to grow. The aim of the research is to evaluate the state of soil fertility in vegetable field cultivation in central Europe and to create a catalogue of measures to stabilize or even increase the soil fertility. To achieve this goal, a scientific monitoring of 13 pilot farms was taking place, start with soil analysis, the selection of area-specific measures and end with the evaluation of the effectiveness of these measures. Soil sampling was done 2021 from 0 - 30 cm and 30 - 60 cm. In one third of the fields the pH was below 6.0. Low humus contents of <2% were also found in one third. Humus enrichment is often advisable. An increase in diversity through intercrops promotes soil life in addition to organic matter. The results showed that the levels of macronutrients were in 50% of the fields very high. As a result, fertilization of P and K can be saved. The success in maintaining good soil vitality should be analysed two years after implementation.
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