Cucumber Cultivation Technology Tutorial: A Detailed Explanation of the Latest Growing Methods
Cucumber is a common vegetable in our country. Its taste is refreshing, sweet and crisp, and it is deeply loved by people. Many women friends often use it for beauty and skin care. Cucumber is grown in most areas of our country and is suitable for warm environments. Below, let's take a look at cucumber cultivation techniques with the editor.
1. Seed germination
Cucumber seeds have a relatively good seed coat and poor water permeability, so they are not suitable for germination. Therefore, when planting, in order to improve the seed germination rate, germination should be carried out before sowing. First soak the seeds in 25-degree water for 6 hours. After they absorb enough water, rub and wash the material on their surface clean, then wrap them in a wet towel and place them in an environment of about 25 degrees for germination. Keep the towel moist. Generally, after about one day, they can be taken out for sowing.
2. Sowing
When sowing, choose a loose soil with good air permeability, good drainage and rich in humus. Garden soil and coal cinder can also be mixed. Add some crushed stones to help retain moisture so that water is not easily lost. When sowing, make a finger-sized hole in the soil, put the seeds into it, then cover with soil and water until the soil is moist. In a plot with good ventilation and light, they will generally take root and sprout in about three days.
3. Fertilizer and water management
During the germination period of cucumber, it is not suitable to water. After the seedlings emerge, water appropriately once according to the soil condition. During the growth period, water once every 3 days. During the flowering period, water less to avoid severe flower drop. Generally, watering once a week is enough. In dry conditions, water in advance. When fertilizing, mainly use organic fertilizer and base fertilizer, supplemented by chemical fertilizer or topdressing. Fertilize reasonably according to the soil fertility status and cucumber growth status so that vegetative growth and reproductive growth are balanced. This is beneficial to yield and quality.
4. Trellising and vine guiding
When cucumber seedlings grow to a certain height, they should be transplanted to the field. Because it grows in the form of vines, when the stems and leaves become too long, trellises need to be set up so that the branches and leaves grow along the trellis, avoiding disordered growth of branches and leaves that leads to field closure. After cucumber has grown for 1 month, pinching should be carried out. Remove the heart leaves at the top, and at the same time prune some diseased branches and dead branches. This can promote more branching and increase yield.
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