Cucumber cultivation method

[ Agricultural Products Network] The following is the cultivation method of cucumber , the vegetable farmers have to watch!

1. Start from the seedlings.

Seedlings should be purchased as early as possible in mid-April. Transplant into a large cultivation container as soon as possible after purchase.

2. Watering

Before the end of the plum rain season early in the morning once poured water can be.

Pay attention to the topsoil. If there is any dryness, water should be poured again in the evening. Be sure to ensure adequate moisture.

Tip: Cover the watch with coco mat or moss to prevent drying.

3. Insert

The growth rate of cucumber is very fast, and it should be inserted at the same time as planting.

At the beginning of ZUI, shorter stents can be used to replace them as the plants grow.

Tip: You can build a bracket about 100cm high from the beginning, which saves you the trouble of replacement.

4. Pollination during flowering

The same cucumber has both female flowers and male flowers.

The root of the female flower has grown a small cucumber, so it can be recognized at a glance. Although cucumber can be naturally pollinated, artificial pollination will make the pollination process smoother. During artificial pollination, the male flowers are removed and the female flowers are rubbed with the central portion.

Tip: It is recommended to perform artificial pollination on the first morning after flowering.

5. Fertilization

In order to stabilize the growth of cucumber plants, it should be an organic fertilizer applied once every 10 days.

Cucumber grows quickly and begins to fertilize earlier than other vegetables .

6. Core picking

When the trunk grows almost as high as the stent, the top shoot is removed to prevent it from continuing to grow taller and promote the growth of the gum.

7. Pests and diseases

Cucumber is susceptible to mildew. If a large amount of white powdery substance appears on the leaf, it should be removed as soon as possible.

Place the cucumber in a well-ventilated place. When watering, pay attention to the inside of the blade to prevent pests and diseases.

8. Harvest

The gherkin on the root of the female flower will grow up quickly, and it takes only about 10 days from flowering to harvesting.

If the fruit is too large, the skin will become hard, or the seeds inside will become larger, so it should be harvested as soon as possible.