Fresh, crisp, alluring smell... Yes, yes, I'm talking about cucumbers from the garden. To cucumbers harvest was plentiful, and the plants themselves were growing in a comfortable environment, follows them a bit to make love. Believe me, it does not take a long time, but thanks to a good harvest you certainly will be pleased! So, what is love all your favorite pickles?
Heat, heat, and heat again
Did you know that cucumbers - this tropical plant? That is why from the beginning of their growth and fruiting until the soil temperature should be no lower than 12 degrees. As for temperature, the optimum performance is considered 25-27 degrees during the day and 17-18 degrees at night. This is perhaps the most important factor of a healthy and rapid growth!
Outdoor sunlight
It is no secret that all the plants are drawn to the sun, especially cucumbers. Take to the beds in the garden open, but remember that the distance between the bushes should not be less than 50 cm.
Watering warm water
Yes, plants too, like taking a warm bath. To heat water for irrigation to a temperature of 23-25 degrees. Depending on the weather, the water level of heating may be adjusted, for example, when the outside cool and warm water can to a greater temperature. I am personally of the well water is poured into the barrel and water during daylight hours from the sun heats up - then it and watering cucumbers.
Recommended watering strictly at the very root of the plant.
much moisture
Cucumbers are very fond of high humidity and soil in the greenhouse and in the open space. Try to keep an eye on this indicator, providing abundant watering the plants every 2-3 days. Ideally, if the watering will be in the morning, pouring on each square meter of not less than 6 liters of water.
Fertile soil and organic fertilizers
Because the root system is shallow, cucumbers, plants receive nutrients from the surface layers of soil. The more fertile the soil is, the more abundant harvest will be. Do not forget about the regular feeding cucumbers and organic fertilizers - manure, grass infusion and ash.
Well, it would seem like a little plant needs to be happy. Just a few little tricks to help grow healthy and strong plants that will bring a big and tasty harvest!