Maiden Cucumber Planting Methods and Techniques

The Jade Maiden Cucumber is not only delicious and fragrant, but also crisp and refreshing. It can be eaten as a fruit and is deeply loved by consumers. Its price is naturally higher than that of ordinary cucumbers. Let’s talk about the planting methods and techniques of Jade Maiden Cucumbers .

1. Seed treatment

The cucumber planting technology requires that the seeds be processed first, soaked in warm water at 25 degrees for 6 hours, the dirty substances on the surface washed off, then taken out and covered with a wet cloth, placed in an environment of 25 degrees for germination, and taken out after one day for sowing.

2. Soil selection

When planting cucumbers, you can choose nutrient-rich humus soil, or you can choose soil made of 1 part of fully burned coal slag and 2 parts of garden soil. Adding some corroded pine wood or gravel to the soil later can help retain moisture and prevent water from being lost easily.

3. Planting seeds

Dig a hole the size of your index finger in the soil, then place the seeds 2 cm deep, then cover with soil and water until the soil is moist. Place it in a well-lit and ventilated place, and wait for about 3 days for the cucumber to take root and sprout.

4. Watering

Do not water the cucumber during the germination period. You can water it appropriately after the seedlings emerge. During the growth period of the cucumber, you need to water it every 3 days or so. Try not to water it during the flowering period. You can water it every 7 days or so. If the soil is severely dry and cracked, you need to water it in advance.

5. Fertilizer

In the early stage, apply enough organic base fertilizer, for Jintong, "control at the front, promote at the back, and promote frequently"; for Yunu, "control at the front, control and promote appropriately at the back to ensure the coordination of seedlings and fruits". It is best to use full-nutrient fertilizer rich in amino acids, potassium, etc. for topdressing.

6. Growth management

The seedlings are grafted to improve their quality and resistance. Hanging seedling cultivation. Since this product is an all-female plant, it needs to be thinned out in time. It is recommended to leave 1-2 fruits per node. This product has no seedling rest phenomenon and can be harvested continuously.

7. Control pests and diseases

Maiden cucumbers are easily attacked by diseases and pests. During the planting process, attention should be paid to controlling diseases and pests. Chemical pesticides or biological pesticides can be used to control pests and diseases, but attention should be paid to the dosage and method of use to avoid pollution to the environment and plants.

In short, growing maiden cucumbers is actually not difficult. The cultivation and management are basically the same as those of cucumbers, with slightly different management details. It has a sweet, crisp taste, is seedless, and the whole fruit can be eaten.