Key points of cucumber cultivation technology

Many farmers in rural areas grow vegetables such as cucumbers . Some do it for self-sufficiency, while others do it for economic benefits. If you want to achieve high yields when growing cucumbers , it is very important to master comprehensive cultivation techniques . Let's learn some key points of cucumber cultivation technology together.

1. Breeding technology

Cucumber cultivation is usually divided into two seasons: spring (January to March) and summer (June to September). Seed germination requires suitable humidity and temperature. Cucumbers can be grown by transplanting or direct seeding. To ensure that the soil is fertile and rich in organic matter, organic farmyard manure needs to be applied to enhance soil fertility. After sowing, the seeds should be about 1 cm from the ground and covered with mulch to promote germination.

2. Seedling management

The recommended spacing between rows and plants for cucumber seedlings is 30 to 40 cm, and the spacing between plants is about 35 cm. When the seedlings grow to 40 cm in height and begin to spin silk and climb, you need to build a 1.5 to 2 meter high herringbone support and secure it with ropes to ensure stability.

3. Key points of pruning

When the cucumber vines grow to 60 cm, the lateral side shoots should be removed. During the peak growth period of cucumber, that is, when the number of leaves on the main trunk reaches more than 30, the top should be pinched to ensure that nutrients are effectively transported to the fruit, thereby improving the fruit set rate and fruit quality.

4. Key points

Cucumbers planted in spring take about 50 days to mature, while cucumbers planted in summer take about 30 days to mature. The growing cycle of cucumber is about one month. During this period, timely topdressing with water and fertilizer is required, especially fertilizers high in potassium, to ensure the fruit setting rate of cucumber.

In addition, top dressing should be applied when the cucumber seedlings grow to about 30 cm. During field management, attention should be paid to weeding and controlling the growth of other vine plants, and timely observation and appropriate measures should be taken.