When the night becomes brighter with the waxing moon, everything should be planted, planted and cared for that grows above ground, such as cucumbers and broccoli. It is also that ideal time for finishing of plants, propagation by cuttings and harvest.
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- Cucumbers fertilize from sowing to harvest
Watering and watering cucumbers - when and how?
Is it possible to water cucumbers incorrectly? Yes! If you give needs-based but unfavorable single doses at the wrong time, the plants will suffer. Because cucumbers love warmth and constantly evaporate moisture. Therefore in case of drought: Properly pour cucumbers.
Pour more or less?
On the one hand, cucumber plants are thirsty and want to be kept moist. On the other hand, you shouldn't water them too much and avoid waterlogging.
Better repotting with the moon
Like all fruit plants, cucumbers grow above ground. During the waxing phases of the moon you can go to the ice saints
Repot cucumber plants outdoors. It is important to water the roots sufficiently after repotting so that they grow faster.5 reasons to cut cucumbers:
Of the sowing At the beginning of March, a few months pass before the harvest, in which you can pick your cucumbers divorce properly on a regular basis target.
- Pruning the cucumber plants
- Cut back for a 2nd harvest
- Pruning the side shoots
- Pinching out the first flowers
- Cutting off ripe cucumbers
Cucumber pests that keep coming back
Caring for cucumbers properly also means preventing diseases and pests that recur every year, treating them effectively and adequately protecting the cucumber plants.
What happens when green leaves suddenly turn yellow?
Yellow leaves and pale green can be an indication of moisture loss or mineral deficiency. Additional Fertilize and mineral intake allow the plants to produce fresh green again.
Use the full moon for fertilization
Just before the full moon, plants absorb nutrients and fluids particularly well. The optimal time to fertilize cucumber plants organically or with one Slow release fertilizer to supply.
Tips & Tricks
Gardeners differentiate between snake cucumbers, also called cucumbers, and pickled cucumbers. The latter are more robust, can be grown outdoors and are therefore the better choice for amateur gardeners and anyone who wants to become one. If you want them on the table as a salad, you can simply let them grow longer and harvest later.
