2023-04-25 14:02:24
Do you like cucumber salads? To taste them and take advantage of their moisturizing power to refresh you, they must be planted according to the rules of the art… of gardening.
Cucumber in a pot, in a planter or in the ground, here is how to maintain the culture of this refreshing vegetable by following our advice!
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Cucumber plantation. Source: spm
Gardeners or those who want to have a green thumb can make some mistakes when growing cucumbers. Here are some of the most common. Avoid them at all costs!
Improper watering, whether in a planter or in the ground
It is essential to learn when and how to water your cucumber plantations. In fact, inconsistent humidity will have a detrimental impact on the taste of your vegetable, which will become bitter. So, water your plants properly with the right amounts and at the right time. Do not be discouraged !
Use the deep watering method and you will avoid over or under watering your cucumber plants. This method ensures that a sufficient amount of water is received by the roots of the plant, which over the days will dig deeper in search of moisture. Take the test to find out when your plants need watering by digging your finger into the soil. If it comes out dry, that means the plant needs watering.
Planting cucumbers in the greenhouse. Source: spm
A lack of nutrients stunts cucumber growth
Cucumbers must be properly fed to grow well. It should not be thought that once the planting has taken place, the plants will no longer need nutrients throughout the growth period. This belief is wrong!
When the cucumbers begin to form flowers and spread, they should be fed with a balanced fertilizer. Once the growth period is over, monitor your plants to make sure they don’t need more fertilizer. Preferably use a fertilizer that boosts the cucumber’s nitrogen levels, especially if you water it adequately.
Poor soil quality with an acidic pH
It is not enough to buy a few seeds that you grow in the ground to have a beautiful crop of cucumbers. It is also necessary to respect certain conditions in particular at the level of the ground. Young shoots prefer soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Test your soil before planting!
It is also important that your soil is drained and soft. To do this, add compost to the soil before planting.
Also be sure to leave a good depth when planting your cucumbers and leave at least 1 meter between each plant if you are growing them horizontally.
Potted cucumber seedlings. Source: spm
The wrong garden size with the wrong choice of cucumber
It is essential to know how to differentiate between the many varieties of cucumber and to make the right choice for your garden. Indeed, some varieties are bush and others are known to produce larger cucumbers. Thus, it is essential to think before planting because if you do not have a large area, it is advisable to place a trellis near the plant and let the cucumbers grow in height. If, on the contrary, you have a larger growing space, you can plant larger cucumbers.
Neglected weather
Climate and weather are essential to gardening. It is therefore important to find out regarding the weather forecast daily if you want to protect your plants. For example, if a sudden drop in temperatures happens, cover your plants to safeguard them with sheets or buckets.
A lack of knowledge of pests and diseases
It is recommended to remain alert to pests and diseases that can ravage your garden and your plantations, especially if the problem is not caught in time. The most common pests are cucumber beetles and aphids. The best known way to get rid of them is to use an insecticide. Regarding the most common diseases that can affect cucumbers, we talk regarding fungal diseases. It is important to cut off all affected parts and apply fungicide to save your plants.
Always try to keep an eye on your garden, especially at night, to inspect any unwelcome damage. If your garden is threatened, start treatment immediately.
When to plant your cucumbers? When is the best time to do it?
Did you know that the best time to plant cucumber seeds is in the spring season (following the last frosts)? In any case, if you sow them in April for example, you can expect a good harvest from August.
We advise you to sow cucumber seeds indoors for three weeks, if you opt for an early harvest, before planting them in your garden or vegetable patch… Heat around 21°Celsius is necessary, otherwise place your young shoots above a heat source such as a water heater or refrigerator. That’s clearer, isn’t it?
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But beware ! In the garden, your cucumbers should be sown in the ground no earlier than 2 weeks before the last frost. Cucumbers can’t stand periods of frost and extreme cold… So you’ve understood, the soil must be at least 21° for germination… You’ve been warned!
Gardening enthusiasts, you now have all the answers to successfully plant your cucumbers! So to your shovels…
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