Most often, gardeners occupy the largest area of greenhouses with cucumbers. This is because this crop is more early than other vegetables and gives a good yield. Not sure how to grow cucumbers in a greenhouse? Follow the tips.
If there is appropriate agricultural technology and really favorable lighting conditions, it is absolutely realistic to get a good harvest in a short period of time. Especially if the cultivation of cucumbers in the greenhouse occurs in closed ground.
Cucumber is a crop that can be grown throughout the year. But you need to consider that the operation of greenhouses in winter is a very serious matter. If you want the cultivation of cucumbers in the greenhouse to give significant financial results, carefully adhere to the technology by which this crop is grown. This means that only if you can create and maintain the necessary conditions in the greenhouse, you will get a good harvest from growing them in greenhouses. In the opposite case, the plants will be unhealthy. And this will not only not bring you the desired profit, but also entail unnecessary expenses.
Growing cucumbers in a greenhouse in the spring is a completely different matter. It is at this time of year that the day goes on lengthening, and the temperature outside is getting higher. This is the ideal time to grow cucumbers. After all, their "service" every day will cost you less and less.
A bit about greenhouses
Let's talk a little about how greenhouses should be, where to start growing cucumbers and what you do not need to do. Do not make the decision to create a greenhouse spontaneously. In this case, you cannot competently do everything. You need to think about creating a greenhouse in the fall. First, decide on the place where it will be located. This is necessary in order to make all mineral and organic fertilizers in the autumn. At least 2.5 kilograms of manure, 45 grams of superphosphate and 20 grams of potassium sulfate are needed per square meter of land. When you have applied all these fertilizers, dig the soil and leave it alone until spring. When the time comes, before loosening, add 25 grams per square meter of ammonium nitrate.
Another very important point is the need to determine what design your greenhouse will be. Today you can purchase any frame, metal, collapsible greenhouse. It will be very simple to put them in the right place with the advent of spring, and then add the necessary fertilizer and loosen the soil. If you prefer a wooden greenhouse assembled with your own hands, it is advisable to do it since the fall, before you make the bulk of the fertilizer.
It is best to cover the structure with film 12 days before you plan to start growing cucumbers in the greenhouse, that is, to plant seedlings. In addition, you need to heat it well so that a suitable soil and air temperature is established. To properly plant your seedlings, the temperature of the soil at a depth of 10 centimeters should be at least 14 degrees. Most likely, this will only be achieved by mid-March. If you plant seedlings in colder soil, it will become sick, and it is possible that the yield of cucumbers in the greenhouse will be zero.
You need to plant cucumbers in an upright position so that the seedling lump is flush in the soil or slightly lower. It is very important not to damage the root system. Before planting and after it, the plants need to be well watered.
Planted seedlings must be moderately watered, while not allowing overmoistening or, conversely, overdrying the soil. You may have to make one bait with phosphorus or nitrogen fertilizer. The total concentration of the solution should be 2 grams per liter. It is very important not to stop caring for cucumbers well. It is best to water them every day. With this care, after a month or a little more, you will have a good harvest of wonderful vegetables.