I was once arguing with my mother-in-law about the time to plant pumpkins. This year I planted seedlings and I’m already thinking about planting them in the ground. You can’t wait to get to your usual spot anymore.
My mother-in-law told me that in her youth she and her relatives planted pumpkin seeds only on Holy Thursday.
And this work was done early in the morning, when it was still dark outside the window. After that everyone swam.
I always thought cucumbers were planted on Maundy Thursday, but the older generation probably knows better.
But it was the turn of the cucumbers in Radonitsa. Cucumber planting began immediately after returning from the cemetery. This is where the famous popular proverb about tears and the garden comes from.
I think there’s a reason for this. As we all know, “Radonitsa” is not tied to a specific date, which means that cucumbers were planted at different times from year to year. I would like to point out that my mother-in-law always had a lot of cucumbers. He even managed to feed us. She doesn’t change traditions even today.
So this year, on Maundy Thursday, I planted some cucumbers, seedlings. Although it was quite cold outside. To do this, I used some practical tips from the internet, which consist of planting seedlings under plastic containers.
Firstly, cucumbers are protected from unfavourable weather conditions, and secondly, thanks to plastic containers, water is used sparingly when watering. The water comes just below the root. This year I will try this method in my own experience.
Cucumbers are known to love heat and humidity. For a rich harvest, abundant and infrequent watering is required.
I found the article by the Rostov breeders to be very informative. This article emphasizes that cucumbers should be planted after May 5-10. This article confirms the words of my relative.
Now I will plant cucumbers only with seeds and only in Radonitsa. This year, the holiday falls on the 11th. So, I decided to take my time and wait for the right time.
