Instruction
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The secret to this is no no. On your country site it is possible to collect good seeds of different varieties of cucumbers for future planting. But there is one important rule: to collect seeds only from heirloom varieties of cucumbers. If the packet of seeds in front of the variety name is the letter F1 is a hybrid. Whatever delicious hybrid fruit – a harvest from their seeds you get.
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For seeds you need to grow on their beds seed a cucumber or a few cucumbers of different varieties. For this purpose select healthy, smooth fruits, without spots and growths.
In order to avoid rotting of the seed of cucumber in the garden it is possible to enclose under it a small plaque, thereby isolating it from contact with the ground.
In order to avoid rotting of the seed of cucumber in the garden it is possible to enclose under it a small plaque, thereby isolating it from contact with the ground.
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When the testis reaches biological maturity, turns yellow-brown, and the stalk will dry up - it has to be picked. Then cut the cucumber lengthwise into two parts and carefully removing the seeds with a small spoon. Seeds put them into a glass or porcelain dish and add water to Mature and empty seeds floated. After that, the water need to drain and dry in the sun (windowsill), the remaining good seeds, spread them on a sheet of paper or a towel.
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The following year, collected the seeds to plant is not recommended because they can give a lot of shell. The best time for planting them for 2-3 years.
Germination of the collected seeds of cucumbers retain 6-8, sometimes 10 years, but with each subsequent year it may be reduced.
Germination of the collected seeds of cucumbers retain 6-8, sometimes 10 years, but with each subsequent year it may be reduced.
Note
Be sure to seed the cucumber is not overripe in the garden. If this happens, the seeds can germinate right inside him.
Useful advice
Cucumber – vegetable crops, an annual plant of the Cucurbitaceae family. The fruits of cucumber contain about 98% water, vitamins C, B1, B2, a small amount of carbohydrates, proteins, salts, phosphorus, potassium and iron, carotene, enzymes, essential oil.
