In August, cucumbers require special attention and care. Firstly, it is the period of active fruiting. Secondly, it is the time cucumbers require a lot of minerals and fertilizers.
Today I want to share my experience in the care of cucumbers in the last month of summer. These rules and take notice I collected throughout his horticultural practices.
I have to say, all of these tips will be useful only for healthy cucumbers. If the plants get sick with something, should be treated in a caring individual.
1. Do not let the cucumbers overripe. Constantly gathers fruit
Rule number one - constantly harvest cucumbers. Nor once a week or five days, and as much grows.
After all, if time does not collect the cucumbers, the plant begins to bear fruit less. This happens for several reasons:
- Large cucumbers require a lot of nutrients, which makes it impossible to develop the younger generation;
- plant task - to give seed. If the cucumber seed is already there, then it makes no sense to bear fruit, as the goal is accomplished.
In addition, too large cucumbers are not so tasty and contain fewer nutrients.
2. Cut the lower leaves and twigs
During fruiting, be sure to trim the lower leaves and twigs. This is done regardless of whether they are healthy or not.
The thing is that for the formation of the fruit of the plant requires a lot of nutrients and trace elements that are "taken" the lower leaves.
In addition, the removal of the "total surplus" promotes good ventilation and air exchange.
3. mulch the soil
Many gardeners believe that the mulched soil in August, too late. But this is not the case. Watching and mulching in the last month of summer, more relevant than ever. After all, this way you will save the roots from severe temperature changes. (August night distinguished by a special cooling relative to daily temperature)
Additionally, mulching allows you to retain moisture, which is also very necessary for the formation of healthy and strong cucumbers.
mulching process in August, the same as in other months, nothing new to invent not necessary.
4. "Adding" new roots
We have found that in August, the plant needs a lot of nutrients and minerals. In addition, these substances must be in the soil, cucumbers still need to get them. This can help in "adding roots."
Here's how. Take the lower part of the cucumber lashes and covered with earth. Earth does not need much, otherwise the plant may begin to rot. Over time, there will be new roots that will "suck" from the soil the nutrients and moisture.
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