Cucumbers are delicious and healthy vegetables that often end up on our plate. Although they can be demanding in cultivation, you can plant them both in the garden and on the balcony. When is the best time to do it and how to take care of them so that they grow really big?
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When to sow cucumbers in the ground? The date depends primarily on the weather
The date of sowing or planting cucumbers depends on the way in which we started cultivation. Before sown seedlings should be transferred to the ground soon, at the turn of May and Junewhen we are sure that the last frosts are behind us. All because of the high sensitivity of the plant to low temperatures. Cucumbers can also be sown from seeds directly into the ground, but not earlier than mid-May and no later than mid-June. It also depends on the temperature. At the same time, you can also start growing in a pot on the balcony.
How to plant ground cucumbers? Remember this and they will grow delicious
Above all, cucumbers need warmth, so in the garden, choose a place well sunny and protected from the wind. When sowing from seeds, prepare holes 1.5 to 2 cm deep with 10-15 cm intervals. The rows themselves should be every 80-120 cm. Fill each hole with up to 3 seeds, and if they all sprout, leave only the strongest seedling and remove the rest. Start hardening the previously prepared and sown seedlings a week before transferring them to the ground. For this purpose, take them out on warm days to . Then, gently remove each seedling from the pot and transfer it, along with the soil, to the prepared beds.
How to care for cucumbers so that they grow beautifully? Use homemade fertilizer from banana peel or egg shells
If you want cucumbers to grow healthy and juicy, do not forget about regular fertilization. Instead of ready-made products, you can use proven, home-made products. They are effective, and at the same time they cost nothing, because you can make them from leftovers. The first is eggshell fertilizer. All you have to do is pour boiling water over them and leave them for a week. Don’t forget to stir occasionally. Before use, mix the resulting solution thoroughly and water the cucumbers with it. Another solution is also to use cooled water after boiling eggs. The second homemade fertilizer can be made from a banana peel. After eating the fruit, wash it thoroughly, put it in a jar filled with water and let it stand for two weeks. After this time, throw away the peel, and dilute the ready solution with water in proportions of 1:4 and water the plants with it.
Source: Gazeta
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