Who doesn't love to eat fresh, crispy cucumbers from their own garden? They are very healthy and refreshing on hot summer days. But everyone knows about the capriciousness and demands of this culture. Our climate is not the most comfortable option for her, because she comes from tropical and subtropical forests. Therefore, in order to get a good harvest from it, create the necessary conditions by familiarizing yourself with its preferences. You can do this by reading our simple tips.
Warm watering
You only need to water with warm water, because cold water can kill small roots. Therefore, before watering, the water should stand in the sun for several hours until it warms up. Water at night, because this is the time of active fruit growth.
Bush formation
Forming a bush is very simple: remove the very first side shoots, and all subsequent ones after 5–6 ovaries. For good lighting, constantly thin out the bushes. Sunlight is involved in the processes of photosynthesis, which means it is simply irreplaceable.
Plant nutrition
For abundant fruiting, any plant needs good nutrition. Regularly apply complex fertilizers for cucumbers. For each growth period, their composition changes based on the immediate needs of the plant.
Feeding with bread
To do this, put rye bread crumbs in a bucket 2/3 full and, filling it with water, leave for several days. The resulting fertilizer is diluted with water 1:3 and watered at the roots of the cucumbers.
Strengthen your roots
The more developed the root system, the higher the yield. To make more roots, simply press the side lashes into the ground and sprinkle them. This technique can also save dying bushes with root system diseases.
Help pollination
When there are few insects, you can help pollinate yourself. Use a brush to spread pollen from the male flowers to the female flowers. You can attract insects using mixed plantings. Plant honey plants, such as clover or yellow and white sweet clover, next to the cucumbers.
There should be more carbon dioxide
Mulch the soil with manure or place a tub of mullein near the bed. The decomposition of organic matter occurs with the release of carbon dioxide. The same result can be achieved using a gas burner lit in a greenhouse.
Use hydrogen peroxide
By adding a little peroxide to the water for irrigation, you will simultaneously achieve several goals: feed the plant, improve its health by killing many diseases, pests and fungi. Dilute the solution in the following proportion: 0.3 ml of peroxide per 1 liter of water. You can also spray the leaves on the stems every 7 to 10 days. If you follow this simple technique, your yield will increase by as much as 20%.
Don't loosen the soil
Never loosen the soil under the bushes, because the cucumber has a superficial root system and can be easily damaged. Instead, you can mulch the beds with organic matter.
Prevent seed formation
Always pick the fruits on time.If the plant manages to grow seeds, it automatically slows down the rhythm of ovary growth, considering the reproduction mission completed. If you do not neglect this advice, then cucumbers will be on your table for a long time.
Have a good harvest!
