How to feed cucumbers in August during fruiting: secrets of green abundance at the end of the season

August is a key month for cucumbers, when the plants are actively bearing fruit and need additional nutrition.

Proper feeding during this period will help to extend the yield and improve the taste of the fruit.

Organic fertilizers

Organic fertilizers are a great choice for feeding cucumbers in August. They not only provide the plants with the necessary nutrients, but also improve the soil structure.

Liquid manure is one of the most popular organic fertilizers. To prepare it, mullein or chicken manure is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10, infused for a week, and then used to water cucumbers at the root.

Compost can also be an excellent fertilizer. It is added to the soil around the plants, slightly embedded in the top layer. Compost enriches the soil with microelements and improves its structure.

Herbal infusion is another option for organic fertilizer. To prepare it, crushed grass (nettle, dandelion, plantain) is poured with water and infused for a week. The prepared solution is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10 and used to water cucumbers.

Mineral fertilizers

Mineral fertilizers allow you to quickly replenish the deficiency of specific elements in the soil.
Potassium fertilizers are especially important during the fruiting period. They help improve the taste of cucumbers and increase their resistance to diseases.

You can use potassium sulfate or potassium nitrate, dissolving them in water according to the instructions.

Phosphorus fertilizers help the development of the root system and the formation of fruits. Superphosphate or double superphosphate is added to the soil when loosening the inter-rows.

Nitrogen fertilizers should be used with caution, as excess nitrogen can lead to excessive green growth at the expense of fruiting.

A small amount of urea or ammonium nitrate can be added to the foliar feeding solution.

Complex fertilizers

Complex fertilizers containing a balanced set of macro- and microelements are easy to use and effective for feeding cucumbers in August.

"Cucumber-tomato" is a specialized fertilizer developed taking into account the needs of these crops. It is used according to the instructions, usually diluted in water for root or foliar feeding.

"Fertika Lux" is another complex preparation containing the elements necessary for cucumbers in an optimal ratio. It can be used for both root and foliar feeding.

Folk remedies

Yeast dressing stimulates the growth and development of cucumbers. To prepare it, 100 grams of fresh or 10 grams of dry yeast are dissolved in warm water, a tablespoon of sugar is added and left for several hours. Then the solution is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10 and used for watering.

Ash solution enriches the soil with potassium and microelements. A glass of wood ash is poured with a liter of hot water, infused for a day, filtered and diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10 before use.

Whey not only feeds plants, but also helps fight powdery mildew. It is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10 and sprayed on plants once a week.

Correct application of fertilizers in August will help to prolong the fruiting of cucumbers and get a rich harvest of tasty and healthy fruits. It is important to observe the dosages and alternate different types of fertilizers to achieve the best result.