Detailed Explanation of Cucumber Planting Techniques and Management Methods
Cucumber is a commonly eaten vegetable in China, and its refreshing, sweet, and crisp taste makes it deeply loved by people. Many women often use it for beauty and skin care. Cucumbers are grown in most regions of China and are suited to warm environments. Below, let's take a look at cucumber planting techniques with the editor.
1. Seed germination
Cucumber seeds have a relatively good seed coat with poor water permeability, making them unsuitable for germination. Therefore, when planting, germination must be promoted before sowing to increase the seed germination rate. First, soak the seeds in 25°C water for 6 hours. Once they have absorbed 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°C 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 mixed with coal cinder can also be used. Add some crushed stone to retain moisture so that water is not easily lost. When sowing, make a hole in the soil the size of a finger, place the seeds inside, then cover with soil and water until the soil is moist. In a plot with good ventilation and light, roots and sprouts generally appear in about three days.
3. Fertilizer and water management
During the cucumber germination period, watering should not be done. After the seedlings emerge, water once appropriately according to the soil condition. During the growth period, water once every 3 days. During the flowering period, water less to avoid serious flower drop; generally, watering once a week is enough. In drought conditions, water in advance. When fertilizing, mainly use organic fertilizer and base fertilizer, with chemical fertilizer or topdressing as a supplement. Fertilize reasonably according to soil fertility and cucumber growth conditions to balance vegetative growth and reproductive growth, which is beneficial for yield and quality.
4. Trellising and guiding vines
When cucumber seedlings grow to a certain height, they must be transplanted to the field. Because they grow as vines, trellises need to be set up when the stems and leaves become too long, so the branches and leaves grow along the trellis and do not grow in a chaotic way that causes field shading. After cucumbers have grown for 1 month, pinching should be done by removing the heart leaves at the top. At the same time, prune some diseased and dead branches, which can promote more branching and increase yield.
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