Grower Knowledge: The Core Driving Force of Greenhouse Planting

In the development process of modern agriculture, greenhouse planting, with its effective regulation of the environment, has created stable and suitable conditions for crop growth and has become an important mode of agricultural production. Behind this efficient planting mode, grower knowledge, like a shining star, plays an irreplaceable and crucial role.

At the initial stage of greenhouse planting, growers' knowledge of strains and crop varieties is of vital importance. Just like the German investor when planting Agaricus bisporus, through extensive research and numerous experiments, combined with local climate, soil conditions, and market demands, he accurately selected the most suitable Agaricus bisporus strain. This process is not accidental but is based on his in - depth understanding of the characteristics of different strains, knowing which strains can thrive in specific environments and the market's preferences for different mushroom varieties. This knowledge reserve enables him to find the key to the door of successful planting among numerous choices.

Environmental regulation is the core link of greenhouse planting, and grower knowledge is vividly demonstrated here. Taking the FZY light - deprivation greenhouse as an example, although the greenhouse is equipped with advanced shading systems and high - efficiency temperature and humidity control equipment, without growers' profound understanding of the environmental needs of mushroom growth, these devices cannot exert their maximum effectiveness. Growers understand the special requirements of mushrooms for light duration, intensity, temperature, and humidity at different growth stages. During the mycelium growth period, the temperature should be controlled at 22 - 24°C, the humidity should be maintained at 85% - 90%, and the shading system should be closed to create a dark environment to promote the rapid growth of mycelium. During the fruiting period, the temperature needs to be gradually reduced to 16 - 18°C, the humidity should be increased to 90% - 95%, and the shading system should be appropriately opened to provide 2 - 3 hours of weak light irradiation per day to stimulate the formation of mushroom primordia. These precise environmental parameter settings are derived from growers' long - term accumulated knowledge and experience and are the key to ensuring the healthy growth of mushrooms.

Pest and disease control also cannot do without grower knowledge. In the relatively closed environment of the greenhouse, once pests and diseases occur, they spread quickly and cause serious harm. With the ability to identify common pests and diseases, growers can detect the early signs of problems. They understand the occurrence patterns and control methods of different pests and diseases, knowing when to take physical control measures, such as setting up insect - proof nets and hanging yellow sticky boards; when to use biological control means, such as using natural enemies of pests to control pest populations; and when necessary, how to reasonably select low - toxicity and low - residue pesticides for chemical control while ensuring the quality and safety of agricultural products.

In addition, growers also need to possess certain knowledge of equipment management and maintenance. Various equipment in the greenhouse, such as the ventilation system and irrigation system, needs to be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its normal operation. Growers should know how to operate these devices, adjust them according to the actual situation, and be able to promptly detect equipment failures and carry out simple repairs to ensure that the greenhouse environment is always suitable for crop growth.

Grower knowledge runs through the entire process of greenhouse planting, from the early - stage variety selection and site planning, to the mid - stage environmental regulation, pest and disease control, and then to the later - stage equipment maintenance. Every link is inseparable from growers' wisdom and experience. In the future development of greenhouse planting, continuously improving the knowledge level of growers will be an important driving force for promoting the efficient and sustainable development of agriculture, helping to create more agricultural miracles and meet the growing demand of people for high - quality agricultural products.