How to grow cucumbers? Like any crop, cucumbers require care and mainly nutrition. Thus, fertilizers are necessary. How and when to use them?
Support cucumbers of fertilizers before and after planting
Regarding fertilizers and preparation of flower bed and application during growth, there are always two basic categories or organic or mineral fertilizer, which is industrially produced.
The basis of the cultivation of all crops is the use of organic fertilizers, especially when preparing a flower bed or growing substrate into containers. Organic fertilizers should be clearly “GRN” in growing fruits and vegetables, while mineral should be used as supplementary, so that during intensive cultivation to give the plants enough nutrients for intensive growth, flowering and then fruit and maturation.
So what should the preparation of the flower bed look before planting cucumbers? If you bet cucumbers on protected flower beds or balcony, you still have a lot of time. Nevertheless, you can deal with the quality of soil today. In general, it is better to proceed to be driven earlier than just before planting.
If you plant and grow cucumbers in a greenhouse or foil, you have a little less time, because planting on such protected sites occurs as early as April. In any case, the soil should be sufficiently heated, at least 15 degrees Celsius.
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Preparation of soil for planting cucumbers
So how to proceed in preparing a flowerbed or substrate? It is best to apply fertilizer at least a few days before planting. Whether it is an organic or mineral fertilizer, you should work it evenly into the soil. This does not just mean to decide and slightly, but rather mix with the soil, so that the fertilizer gets even greater depth.
When using organic fertilizer, such as compost, it is advisable to incorporate 3 to 5 kilograms of compost per square meter. It is also advantageous to use mature cow or horse manure, which must be incorporated several weeks before planting. Important nutrients can also be supplied with cucumbers, clover or other green fertilization, which can be incorporated into the soil to improve the structure and nutrients.
Various symbiotic fungi are also an interesting product that can support the vitality of your plants. These need to be mixed with the soil because they help the roots of plants to better distribute nutrients and water.
When using mineral fertilizers, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Mineral fertilizers are very strong to aggressive and therefore work in protective gloves in any case. Never use excess fertilizer and also follow the pauses between fertilization and planting. A large amount of fertilizer or too early planting can cause the roots of plants planted.
Stan must suit cucumbers
In any case, the soil should be prepared for the cultivation of cucumbers light and not very waterlogged. In addition, cucumbers like slightly acidic pH, which is essential for quality nutrient absorption. The soil is too heavy and clay -like, you can enrich it not only with compost but also with sand, which will improve its structure.
Before preparing the beds, make sure that the habitat is sufficiently protected, but also sunny and warm. In addition, cucumber planting must be such that it is possible to create structures after which cucumbers can pour, which is very advantageous in their cultivation. Of course, cucumbers are grown in the fields even without support, but also specific species in the field conditions.
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