You will need
  • Cucumber seeds, pots, plastic cups, soil, organic fertilizer, water.
Instruction
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Cucumbers are warmth - and moisture-loving culture. Be sure to consider this when growing. Also cucumbers are big fans of fertile soil, which should be loose and well keep falling on her moisture. Sow cucumber seedlings about a month before planting in the ground. The seeds will soak in ordinary water or in the growth regulator for one day. You can wait to germinate. This will speed up the emergence. Seeds purchased from the store already decontaminated and prepared, so do not soak them.
The seeding depth should not exceed two inches. Seedlings prefer to grow in individual pots or plastic cups. Of course, you can plant several seeds into the ground. Then position them at a distance of 5-10 cm from each other. Box put in the Sunny place (windowsill).
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Cucumbers have a small root system. So for crops it is permissible small cups. Keep in mind that before sowing, the land should be fertilized for this mix with a layer of organic matter. Many gardeners complain that cucumbers seedlings germinate slowly and reluctantly, and after sitting in the ground. This comes from the fact that in the soil, little fertilizer. Organic substrate added to the ground, soon decomposes and produces heat. It has a good effect on the growth and development of small cucumbers. Besides organic matter added to the soil is a constant fertilizing for plants. If seedlings of cucumbers in the sky, it means that it is not enough light. Organize supplementary lighting of seedlings and add some dirt in the pots.
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Before emergence and after keep the cups in a Sunny spot where there are no drafts. A good temperature for the development and growth of cucumbers from +23 to +30. If the temperature is below 15, then the plant will slow down in development. Time to plant cucumbers in the ground before their growth reaches 30 cm to Overdo seedlings in pots is not recommended. Also for planting cucumbers should have a thick stems with dark green color. Frosts can kill young cucumbers, and constant changes in temperature inhibit growth. So take the time to plant the seedlings in the ground, if the weather is not stable. The best time for planting is the first week of June if weather conditions permit. In the greenhouse the cucumbers are planted a little earlier.
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During active growth for cucumber is very important humidity and watering. Water your crops with just warm water. Cold water leads to growth inhibition and formation of Botrytis. Note that frequent watering compacts the soil. Therefore, once a week gently loosen it so as not to damage the plant and its roots. Not to dive down the plant because when transplanting the seedlings of cucumbers are usually sick and may not survive. No need to bring unnecessary anxiety. Be sure to observe the rotation. The best predecessors of cucumbers: potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, legumes. Do not plant cucumbers where previously grown pumpkins.