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Surprisingly, every gardener will surely confirm the statement that cucumbers love not only good climatic conditions, but also care. As soon as a person pays attention to them, weeding or loosening the earth, they will immediately respond to this with many inflorescences.
Variety
Where does the planting of cucumbers begin? Of course, with the choice of variety. It must be resistant to climatic and temperature changes, bearing fruit throughout the season.
Watering
The key to a good harvest of cucumbers is their proper watering. If it's hot outside, then moisten them with warm water every day. If the weather changes towards a colder snap, then the frequency of watering can be reduced.
Pollination
If the gardener notices that the pollination process is slow, then the plants can be helped in this. It is enough just to transfer the pollen from the stamens to the pistils with a brush.
Removing stepchildren
Extra shoots from any plant take a lot of energy. Therefore, in order for the cucumbers to grow well and develop, it is recommended to remove the stepsons.
Fertilizer
Alas, most soils do not have all the necessary minerals and vitamins. You cannot do without additional feeding. It is held at least three times per season.
Carbon dioxide
If cucumbers grow in greenhouse conditions, then they just need to be given more carbon dioxide. To do this, you just need to place a container with a mullein directly in the greenhouse itself.
Mulching
It is necessary to mulch cucumbers in order to retain moisture in the soil for a longer time. Both humus and straw are perfect for this.
Loosening
The roots of cucumbers are very fond of airing, so it is necessary to loosen them as often as possible, making the earth porous and light.
Milk
Many gardeners use the method of fertilizing cucumbers with milk. They are diluted in approximately the following proportion: ten liters of water account for a liter of milk.
