How to grow cucumbers for higher yields? These techniques you need to master

Some farmers have made their fortune by growing cucumbers, while others, due to improper methods, never achieve high cucumber yields. Here are six methods to help cucumbers reach high yields, so farmers can get on the road to prosperity sooner.

Broadcast application of plant ashStarting from the seedling stage, spread plant ash on the roots or leaves of cucumbers, about once every 10 days, for a total of 4 to 5 applications. This not only prevents pests and diseases but also increases yield.

Smoke fumigation to increase female flowersWhen cucumber seedlings have 2 to 4 true leaves, fill the greenhouse with light smoke, which can increase female flowers by 15% and boost cucumber yield by about 10%.

Manual removal of male flowersWhen male flowers of cucumbers have just formed, keep 5% to 10% of the male flowers and pick off the rest, picking once every 5 days.

Multiple vines bearing fruitMake full use of side vines to set fruit. For weak-growing side vines, pinch off the growing tip after fruit set; for vigorous side vines, train and use them, so as to increase the number of fruiting vines in the group and raise yield.

Supplementing gas fertilizerPlace dry ice or several buckets of manure in the greenhouse to increase carbon dioxide concentration through fermentation, which can increase cucumber yield by 30%.

Foliar fertilizationAt the 7-leaf stage, spray 0.2% borax + Zhuangguadiling to keep and thicken the fruit stalk, strengthen the targeted supply of nutrients, promote rapid fruit development, prevent flower and fruit drop during the growth cycle, and improve fruit set rate. When many fruits have set, spray 0.3% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, which can increase cucumber yield by about 20%. Chi Yanhong