Feed cucumbers with these solutions: they grow quickly and are not bitter

With proper nutrition, cucumbers will grow quickly, produce a good harvest and will not be bitter.

How to feed cucumbers

Cucumbers can be fed with organic and mineral fertilizers, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

Organic fertilizers such as manure, compost and humus contain all the necessary nutrients for cucumbers.

Mineral fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be used to feed cucumbers during the growing season.

How to properly feed cucumbers

Cucumbers are fed 2-3 times a month. The first feeding is done at the beginning of the growing season, when cucumbers begin to grow actively.

The second feeding is carried out during the flowering period, when the cucumbers set fruit.

The third feeding is carried out during the fruiting period, when cucumbers produce the maximum harvest.

How to prepare a solution for feeding cucumbers

To prepare a solution for feeding cucumbers, you can use the following recipes:

• Mullein infusion: 1 part mullein to 10 parts water. Infuse for 3-5 days.
• Bird droppings infusion: 1 part bird droppings to 20 parts water. Infuse for 7-10 days.
• Urea solution: 10 liters of water per 10 grams of urea. Superphosphate solution: 10 liters of water per 20 grams of superphosphate. Potassium nitrate solution: 10 liters of water per 20 grams of potassium nitrate.

How to properly apply a solution for feeding cucumbers

The solution for feeding cucumbers is applied under the root. It is important to ensure that the solution does not get on the leaves, as this can cause burns.

Summary

Proper feeding of cucumbers is the key to a good harvest. If you follow the recommendations, you will be able to grow tasty and healthy cucumbers without bitterness.

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