When is the best time to transplant cucumber seedlings?

Cucumber is a common vegetable in our daily life. It can be eaten as a vegetable as well as a fruit. It is very simple to grow at home. It is usually sown in spring and autumn and transplanted about a month later.

Cucumber seedling transplanting time

The time for transplanting cucumber seedlings is generally about 35 days after sowing. At this time, the cucumber has 3-5 true leaves, and its main stem grows thick and hard. The leaves have turned dark green, there is no disease, and the root system is well developed. If transplanting is carried out at this time, the survival rate is quite high.

Cucumber seedling transplanting method

1. Preparation for transplanting

Before transplanting cucumber seedlings, you need to prepare the land first, choose disease-free seedlings with good growth, and transplant them with the original soil. Combine organic and inorganic fertilizers, and use water-soluble fertilizers such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate to spray the leaves to supplement nutrients.

2. Transplanting method

The spacing between cucumber seedlings should be controlled at 25 cm to 30 cm, and the depth of transplanting with soil can be 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm. The surface warms up relatively quickly, and shallow planting is conducive to rooting of seedlings. Planting too deep will lead to slow growth in the later stage.

Cucumber seedlings transplanting management

After transplanting the cucumber seedlings, pay attention to keeping warm. The soil temperature at 0 to 10 cm should be controlled above 12°C, and the temperature at night should be higher than 5°C to be conducive to the survival of the seedlings. At this time, watering should be appropriate. Remember not to water too much or too little, otherwise it will affect the growth of the roots.