What are the latest key points to note when lowering cucumber vines?

Many farmers know that when cucumbers grow to a certain height, the vines need to be lowered, but during the vine-lowering process some details must also be paid attention to, otherwise it is very likely to cause poor growth after the cucumber vines are lowered. What should be noted when lowering cucumber vines? Let's find out together.

1. Before lowering the vines

It is best not to water in the 5-7 days before lowering the cucumber vines. This can reduce the water content of the cucumber stem and vine tissues and enhance the toughness of the cucumber vine tissues, so as to avoid breaking the vines when lowering them. Before lowering the vines, the cucumber leaves and cucumbers should be removed. This can prevent the fallen cucumber leaves, after developing disease, from serving as a source of pathogens that spread and infect other leaves and cucumbers.

2. When lowering the vines

During the plant growth period, old leaves and diseased leaves at the base can be removed intermittently. Vine lowering can be done before 10 a.m. on a sunny day or after watering. When lowering the vines, the movements must be gentle. Do not rudely pull and tug forcefully. Follow the bend of the vine when lowering it slowly, and also follow the bend of the vine when coiling it. Do not force a bend or bend it in the opposite direction, as this can very easily cause the vine to break or become twisted. After the vine is lowered to the ground, do not let it rest directly on the soil, and it is even more important not to bury it in the soil, so as to avoid forming adventitious roots and losing the significance of grafting.

3. After lowering the vines

Within 5 days after lowering the vines, it is not suitable to water. After that, apply nitrogen fertilizer with irrigation water to promote the sprouting of new leaves. At the same time, according to the types of common cucumber diseases, choose the corresponding pesticides and spray them for control. In the few days after lowering the vines, appropriately raise the greenhouse temperature to promote wound healing. For the lower part, side branches that sprout should also be removed in time, so as to avoid competing with the main stem for water and nutrients.

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