Practices to improve soil health and fertility in organic greenhouses

{Tool} Practices to improve soil health and fertility in organic greenhouses. Creator(s): Torres Cortés, Gloria. Issuing Organisation(s): COEXPHAL - Asociación de Organizaciones de Productores de Frutas y Hortalizas de Almería. (2026)

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Summary

This practice abstract shows how healthier soils improve nutrient availability and crop resilience, providing long-term agronomic and sustainability benefits despite initial challenges and implementation costs. You will also get practical recommendations.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Benefits and practical recommendations for promoting soil health with sustainable agricultural practices.
What problem does the tool address?:	Unsustainable soil practices and climate change accelerate soil degradation, harm microbial diversity, and disrupt nutrient cycling, damaging soil health and crop yields.
What solution does the tool offer?:	By promoting soil health with sustainable agricultural practices, farmers can enhance microbial diversity, soil resilience, and productivity in organic greenhouses.
Country:	Spain
Type of Practice Tool:	Practice abstracts
Keywords:	soil quality, greenhouse crops, organic matter, soil organic matter, soil management, soil biology, soil microorganisms, sustainability
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English soil quality http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_a9645d28 English greenhouse crops http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3377 English organic matter http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_5387 English soil organic matter http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_35657 English soil management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7176 English soil biology http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7160 English soil microorganisms http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36167 English sustainability http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_33560
Subjects:	Soil > Soil quality Crop husbandry > Greenhouses and coverings
Research affiliation:	Spain > Other organizations Spain European Union > Horizon Europe > BIOGREENET European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:	101182871
Related Links:	https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/58065, https://www.biogreenet.eu/, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/58064, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/39053, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44005, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44454, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/38705
Project ID:	OFK
Deposited By:	Dietemann, Lauren
ID Code:	58065
Deposited On:	07 Sep 2026 12:36
Last Modified:	07 Sep 2026 12:36
Document Language:	English, Italian/Italiano, Spanish/Español
Status:	Published

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