If you do not take care of the ovaries of cucumbers in time and do not take rescue measures when you see the yellowness of the plant, then you may not get a harvest. The result, measured in quantity, depends on the care of this vegetable crop. Attention should be paid to cucumbers constantly, and not when the desire appears.
Causes of yellowing cucumber ovary
Cucumber embryos turn yellow if:
- Lack of light, heat and moisture. Cucumber is a heat-loving crop, for which the ideal ambient temperature during the fruiting phase is 23–27 0C. If the temperature is below the specified norm, plant growth stops. According to experienced farmers, growth slowdown occurs at 15 0C, if the temperature drops below, growth stops completely.
- Nutrient deficiency.
- Too dense planting. In such a situation, the root system suffers. One plant interferes with another, blocking the light source.
- The use of hybrid varieties of seedlings not intended for planting in a specific region.
- No pinching. Cucumbers have lower leaves that are not beneficial, but absorb nutrients.
Many even experienced summer residents do not always know what to do with the ovary of cucumbers so that it does not turn yellow. There are still secrets for saving plants.
How to avoid yellowing of cucumber ovaries: 5 tips
In order not to miss the moment and prevent the ovary from turning yellow and dying, the plant must be cared for in a timely manner, starting from the stage of planting in the ground. A few tips will help prevent possible crop loss:
- Remove the lower leaves and harvest in a timely manner.
- Control the watering mode and temperature.
- Fertilize the plant.
- Help with pollination by attracting bees by spraying the cucumbers with a solution of water and honey.
- Maintain the proper distance when planting seeds, which is indicated on the package.
The ideal planting site is well-fertilized soil, sufficient lighting, and in case of excessive heat, installation of a canopy, absence of drafts.
Feeding cucumbers
Cucumbers are easy to care for. That is why the ovary is not formed on every plant. They need to be fertilized twice per season. The first time at the time of landing, the second - a couple of weeks later. You can use a ready-made mixture from the store or make it at home yourself: 1 kg of chicken manure per 8 liters of water or 1 glass of ash per 10 liters of water. The mixture should brew.
To get a good harvest of cucumbers, you should control the development process of the plant. Having seen that the ovary is turning yellow, you urgently need to start looking for the cause of this disease.
