Konstantin Oparin from the city. In the gardener's collection, there are about 50 species of exotic plants.

“Only self-pollinating plants are suitable for our conditions and climate. In order for the plants to bear fruit, they need phosphorus, potassium, and for growth - nitrogen. With proper nutrition from a plant growing in a pot, you can collect several kilograms of fruit, ”- says Cherkasy gardener.

Today Konstantin uses professional fertilizers, previously tried to nourish them with natural ones, but such fertilizers are not intended for plants in pots where there are no necessary bacteria in the open ground.

Such recharge can have undesirable consequences. Konstantin does not advise planting plants in shop soils. He prepares the earth for his garden. To do this, it takes soil from under a leaf tree, such as acacia, and adds soil from under a pine tree, which contains substances of bactericidal action and mixes them.

According to the experience of the gardener, typical diseases and pests of exotic plants are scale insects and spider mites. If you do not treat the plants, then within six months these diseases will destroy them.

It is enough to purchase specialized preparations and process plants. Dangerous for exotic plants is late blight of the root system. Fighting her is difficult, but possible.

Part of the grown seedlings Konstantin Oparin sells. If necessary, he supports the new owners with advice and advice.

In addition to exotic plants, the man is also engaged in viticulture. He has fifty varieties. There are also those that have berries the size of a small chicken egg, and a bunch of grapes weighs several kilograms.