We extend the fruiting of cucumbers in August in the Middle Lane
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HOW TO PROLONG THE FRUIT OF LATE CUCUMBERS
In our area, summer residents strive to get a harvest of cucumbers as early as possible: at the end of June, in July. In August, fees drop sharply. I offer several simple methods of care that will help cucumbers find a second wind and please with an abundance of crispy cucumbers even in autumn "
We create optimal conditions for late cucumbers
In August, the temperature can be very high during the day, and the nights are already cold. Cucumbers almost stop growing at temperatures below + 15 * G I have a small stove in my greenhouse, I heat it in the evening, and the plants have enough heat for the whole night. If there is no stove, you can leave smoldering firewood in an iron container - the effect will be the same.
Temperature extremes cause the accumulation of condensation, and this is a provoking factor of disease. Therefore, be sure to ventilate your greenhouses during the day to reduce evaporation at night.
We feed regularly
To strengthen the root system and replenish potassium reserves in the soil, in the last summer month, I must feed the cucumbers with ash infusion. Why pour 0,5 liters of dry matter in a bucket of boiling water, insist for three days, and then pour it under the root.
Ash can be replaced by fertilizing with phosphorus-containing fertilizers, such as superphosphate. In addition to phosphorus, it contains trace elements necessary for plants - calcium and magnesium, and cucumbers absorb it well. It is also better to dilute it in water at the rate of 50 g of fertilizer per 1 m3 beds
Reducing watering
I also significantly reduce watering in August: if the air temperature drops below 18- = 20 C, I water at the rate of 2 liters per plant, and at 15 C, the bushes require no more than 0,5 liters of water for each watering. To reduce the formation of condensation, I water the cucumbers only in the morning. I use warm water, heating it up to 22-24 С
To rejuvenate the leaves and stems, I carry out foliar feeding with urea (1 tablespoon per bucket of water). This top dressing can also be applied at the root, but because of the cool nights in August, the roots absorb nutrients less well, and foliar dressing, in my experience, is more effective. When there is fresh manure, I also use it for fertilizing. First, I prepare a concentrate from fresh manure: I dilute 1 part of manure in 3 parts of water. I insist for about a week, then I spread the top dressing 10 times and water the cucumbers at the root.
Protecting late cucumbers from disease
Closer to autumn, cucumbers can be affected by powdery mildew. The onset of the disease is provoked by the increased importance and sharp changes in temperature, often in August. For prevention, I use fumigation of the greenhouse with a sulfur stick, reduce watering and regularly ventilate the greenhouse even on cold cloudy days. If the disease appears, then I cut off and destroy all diseased leaves. Be sure to feed the bushes with an infusion of ash, which contains the potassium necessary for cucumbers. It strengthens their immunity and helps them fight off fungal infections.
The following are also considered effective means of helping to prevent the appearance of infections: a solution based on soda and laundry soap; infusion of onion peel or tobacco dust, to which soap is also added.
Throughout the season, I use milk and iodine as a prophylactic agent. I prepare a medicinal cocktail like this; for 9 parts of water I take 1 part of milk. At the end, for each liter of the finished mixture, add 3 drops of iodine. Spraying is done once a decade.
We harvest regularly
As in June-July, I collect greens regularly - once every 2-3 days. I carefully check that the testis is not hidden somewhere. If you leave overripe cucumbers on the bush, they noticeably reduce the formation of greens.
In addition, to improve lighting and airing, I begin to remove the leaves - especially the lower ones, diseased and dried ones. I do not pinch the tops: flowers and ovaries continue to form on them.
Mulching the beds with late cucumbers
I plant both early varieties of cucumbers and later ones, which have enough strength for long fruiting. Mulch also retains moisture in the soil, and prevents moisture evaporation so that condensation does not form, retains heat in the root zone.
EXTENSION OF CUCUMBERS BEARING - ADVICE AND FEEDBACK
HOW TO EXTEND THE SEASON OF CUCUMBERS - THREE SIMPLE STEPS
Summer is coming to an end: a crop of greens of early and mid-season varieties has been harvested, only late varieties and hybrids remain, which yield crops depending on the timing of planting and the climatic zone. But how do you want to extend the fruiting of medium varieties, getting cucumbers before the beginning or middle of autumn!
There are several ways and agricultural practices, such as sowing at different times, updating greenhouse beds (planting new seedlings in place of fruiting bushes) or growing varieties of different ripening periods in tubs, hills, containers.
Of all the above methods, the most reliable is updating the bushes (replacing old ones with young seedlings). In the southern regions, seedlings can be safely planted in open ground. In regions with a cold climate, it is better not to take risks, but to transplant seedlings into greenhouse beds or containers.
Do not forget that feeding such plants, despite the end of summer, begins with nitrogen fertilizers. The plant must go through a full cycle of development, and, as always, first needs nitrogen to build up green mass.
By the way, planting cucumbers in various containers is very convenient, because during the day they will be comfortable outdoors, and at night in a greenhouse. Just think in advance how to securely fasten the support for the branches so that it does not fall when you carry the container. Watering, feeding and weeding cucumbers in pots is much easier than in the garden.
The soil mixture for greenhouse autumn planting of cucumbers should include fertile soil, sand, peat and humus in equal proportions. Vermiculite is added to an already prepared container with soil in a ratio of 1:3.
3 SIMPLE PROCEDURES
Is it possible to somehow prolong the fruiting of existing adult plants? Of course, if the bushes did not get sick during the season. To do this, you need to follow three simple procedures:
- On the bushes, formation is carried out every 10-12 days: all extra shoots are removed, mustaches and extra leaves are cut off. Plants must be thinned out, otherwise the lack of sunlight will not allow the fruits to ripen.
- Leaf feed. To stimulate repeated fruiting, trace elements are needed: iodine, manganese and boron. When it is not possible to purchase ready-made top dressing from microelements, you can make it yourself: add potassium permanganate (maroon solution) to 200 ml of water at the tip of a knife. There also add 1/2 tsp. pharmacy iodine tincture (45-55 drops), mix again. Separately, dissolve 200/1 tsp in 3 ml of water. dry boric acid. Combine two solutions, add 200-300 ml of milk for better adhesion to the sheet and dilute with water to 10 liters. Perform processing of bushes on a sheet. After two days, it is necessary to add nitrogen fertilizer treatment on the leaf (10 g of carbamide per 10 liters of water).
- For root dressing, we use potassium-phosphorus fertilizer or a solution of wood ash (100 g per 10 liters of water). It is more effective to apply root dressing only after watering, in moist soil, using an aqueous solution of fertilizers.
We also recommend reading: Vegetable garden in August: how to prolong fruiting and accelerate ripening
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© Author: Victor Viktorovich Stepanov, Ivanovo region
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Regular harvesting continues: this should be done at least 2 times a week. With the growth of lashes and weak fruit formation, phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are applied. To rejuvenate plants, they are sprayed with urea with the addition of trace elements. Powdery mildew will be prevented by processing cucumbers with nettle infusion or Phytolavin. Fruits of irregular shape and with signs of disease are immediately removed.
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It is important not only to harvest, but also to help each plant to prolong fruiting. Main work: water and feed. The main crop of tomatoes and onions has been removed, but peppers, cucumbers, cabbage, and zucchini still need watering. Without watering, cucumbers will become bitter, peppers will not pick up their amazing juiciness, and cabbage will have small forks. After each watering, I loosen the soil and, if necessary, spud the plants. In August, I feed once every two weeks. For cucumbers, I breed bird droppings in water in a ratio of 1:10, and for pepper and cabbage I feed with ash: 7 tbsp. l. for 1 liter of water.
I continue to fight pests, especially caterpillars on cabbage. Rescues infusion of green leaves of burdock. I rejuvenate zucchini: I regularly remove ripened fruits, remove old leaves and water them.
But carrots during this period should be watered with caution. Frequent and abundant watering will lead to a loss of juiciness of root crops, but, most importantly, they can crack badly, and this is a loss of yield.
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