To achieve healthy growth and a rich harvest of cucumbers, it is necessary to pay enough attention to them and fertilize them regularly. Cucumbers are plants that respond especially favorably to organic fertilizers. They respond quickly and effectively to organic supplements, which contribute to their active growth and development.
When preparing beds for cucumbers, I always add a significant amount of humus and carry out the first fertilization through infusions prepared by myself. This helps ensure optimal plant nutrition and prevents leaves from turning yellow and stunting.
To prepare green fertilizer, I use a 10-liter bucket, fill it only with dandelions and nettles collected, then fill it with water to the top and place it in a greenhouse to infuse for 5 days. This infusion is diluted with water in proportion. 1:2 if applied on wet soil, or 1:10 if applied on dry soil.
It is recommended to refeed after 7 to 10 days for best results. Green manure is a simple and effective way to enrich the soil and provide essential nutrients to cucumbers.
However, if you don’t want to prepare infusions or you don’t like their smell, you can use mineral fertilizers. In this case, it is recommended to carry out the first mineral fertilization with urea or ammonium nitrate after the appearance of 2 leaves or 2 weeks later, when the seedlings are planted. The 2nd intake can be done after 10 days, also using ammonium nitrate or urea.
It is recommended to carry out the subsequent feeding with a rest of 10 to 14 days, using complex fertilizers that include phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium, such as Azofoska or special fertilizers for cucumbers. These supplements will help maintain the active growth and development of cucumbers throughout the fruiting period.
It’s important to note that in order for cucumbers to fruit in the long run, you need to fertilize throughout the season. This will provide the plants with the necessary nutrients and maintain their health.
