Growing cucumbers in the garden

• healthy young plants
• humus rich soil and compost
• Climbing aid
• lime-free irrigation water
• fertilizer

Remove the seeds from the cucumber, dry on kitchen paper and store closed. From the beginning of March the Pull cucumbers yourself prepare.

How do cucumbers thrive in the garden?

A basic distinction is made between free-range cucumbers and greenhouse cucumbers. Furthermore, cucumber types are divided into cucumbers and pickled cucumbers depending on their use. The growing time varies between 50 and 70 days. Cucumber plants are either climbing plants that reach a height of up to three meters or prostrate bushes. Cucumbers thrive best in loose humus soil in dry and sunny weather.

Organically planted cucumbers are among the vegetables that are rich in vitamins. If you don't have a garden, you can be healthy Cucumbers on the balcony grow and harvest abundantly. Only when there is no longer any risk of frost in the ground can self-drawn and

pricked young plants in the field.

To do this, gradually put the cucumbers outside for longer during the day and slowly get used to temperature differences. Prepare for permanent outdoor use from mid-May. The sunnier the location, the faster the fruits ripen. They need a lot of space, light and air during the growing season. So that they do not thrive too closely, but with that required planting distance insert. Stabilize the plants with a suitable cucumber climbing aid.

Properly care for cucumbers outdoors and harvest abundantly

During the summer months, cucumber plants swallow a lot of water. Therefore sufficient and pour properly. Make sure that they neither dry out nor suffer from waterlogging. With organic nutrients such as nettle liquid cucumber fertilize.

Depending on the weather and the type of cucumber, you can enjoy delicious dishes from July to October Harvesting cucumbers in the garden. Do not pluck cucumbers off, but with a sharp knife cut right.

Tips & Tricks

The more fruits you harvest, the more cucumber plants start to grow. During the harvest, think about the next cultivation in the coming spring and use your favorite cucumbers to obtain seeds.