How to grow your own cucumbers?
Self -grown cucumbers taste great. Without chemistry and other artificial additives, they are a real wealth of nature. Many people think that the cultivation of cucumbers is time consuming and requires specialist knowledge. Nothing could be more wrong. However, it is worth observing some tips that will make cucumbers take well in the ground and give fruit. Cucumber seeds are sown into pots around mid -April. Transplanting of seedlings to the ground takes place at the turn of May and June. It should be remembered that cucumbers cuttings are very sensitive to frosts, so sowing should be carried out after.
Planting cucumbers – soil requirements and position
Cucumbers or well -sunny and shielded position from the wind. They grow best in humus and permeable soil. Gardeners also indicate that cucumbers are very sensitive to the ground. An alkaline background will work best for their cultivation. Often in autumn it is recommended to limit the ground for next year’s cucumbers. Everyone who is interested in planting vegetables and fruits knows how important it is. Cucumbers grow near peas, onions and beans. Near cucumbers cuttings, it is also worth planting basilies and dill, which will strengthen resistance against diseases and pests. At the second pole there are pumpkins, courgettes and squash – these vegetables are better not to plant near cucumbers.
Fertilization of cucumbers with milk
Milk nutrition is one of the oldest and most popular ways. My grandfather reached for him, and his cucumbers always tasted delicious. Milk will provide calcium seedlings and other ingredients that directly affect the quantity and quality of crops. In addition, milk is an effective barrier before. You can use milk for fertilizing cucumbers in two ways – watering seedlings on the ground or used as spraying. To prepare a nutrient for cucumbers, all you have to do is mix lean milk with water in a 1:10 ratio, i.e. 1 li milk per 10 liters of water. All you need to do is mix thoroughly and it’s ready. In the season I water the cucumbers with milk conditioner once a month.
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