L’effeuillage des tomates est une étape incontournable dans la conduite de la culture, en particulier sous serre. Il s’agit d’enlever progressivement les feuilles de la base des plants pour favoriser l’aération, accélérer la maturation et faciliter la récolte. Cet article revient sur le quand, comment et pourquoi de cette pratique, telle que nous la mettons en œuvre sur notre ferme.

Réaliser ses semis en microferme peut rapidement devenir une étape chronophage et complexe, surtout lorsqu’on cherche à produire en quantité avec efficacité. Spidplant propose des solutions innovantes adaptées aux petites structures maraîchères, avec des outils ergonomiques et performants comme le Spidmot et le Spidsem, qui facilitent la réalisation des mottes et le semis. Découvrez comment optimiser cette étape cruciale avec ces équipements.

Transforming hydromorphic, acidic soil with low organic matter content into fertile, living, structured soil can seem a daunting challenge. However, with simple, reproducible and soil-friendly techniques, a rapid transition is possible. Here's a real-life case study, in which an initially very restrictive soil was transformed in just a few years into an ideal soil for small-scale market gardening. Discover the 5 key levers for a successful metamorphosis.

Starting a small-scale, organic-intensive market gardening business is an exciting adventure, but one fraught with pitfalls. Many entrepreneurs make the same mistakes at the outset, which can quickly compromise the viability of their farm. Here are four classic pitfalls to avoid if you want to lay a solid foundation.

Weeding is an essential step in maintaining healthy, productive gardens. But with so many different tools available, it can be difficult to make the right choice. Today, we're going to help you decide between two of the stars of precision weeding: the oscillating hoe and the linear hoe. Here's our advice on how to use them properly and understand their differences.

Micro vegetable farms are often thought of as farming systems on a human scale, without tractors or large machinery. However, certain uses may justify the integration of a microtractor. In this article, we explore the criteria for a microfarm, the potential uses of a tractor, and the conditions under which its use is relevant.

Over the past three years, Nantes' "Formula 1" tunnels have revolutionized the management of spring crops on our micro-farm. Designed as an economical and efficient solution to the shortage of greenhouses, they enable crops to be started very early in the field. This idea, shared by Xavier Dubreucq, is now proving invaluable in anticipating sowings as early as January/February. Resistant, durable and easy to set up, these tunnels have become a precious ally for diversified, early market garden production.

Treatment-free crop protection is a real challenge in bio-intensive market gardening. Pests can cause considerable damage, reducing yields and compromising crop quality. It's in this context that anti-insect nets have emerged as an effective, sustainable and 100% natural solution.

Intensive organic market gardening is a cultivation method that aims to maximize vegetable production on small surfaces while respecting the principles of organic agriculture. One of the key techniques in this approach is covering the soil to improve fertility and control weeds. Among the materials used, silage tarpaulin stands out for its effectiveness.