Cucumbers thrive in neutral or slightly acidic soils, which is a scientifically proven fact. Gardeners who grow cucumbers in this type of soil get the best yields. If the soil is too acidic, it should be neutralized periodically.
Why use vinegar on cucumbers?
When vinegar reaches the soil, it helps plant roots absorb potassium and calcium better. In addition, vinegar prevents the development of fungal infections, allowing plants to stay healthy and preventing them from turning yellow.
How to fertilize?
To feed cucumbers from the root, you can take 1 glass of 9% vinegar and dilute it in 10 liters of water. However, there is a more nutritious way. It’s best to add vinegar to the ashes, or you can also add it to ground eggshells, as this will cause a reaction in which calcium will be released into the water in a form accessible to the roots.
To do this, you’ll need ash: 1 cup or ground eggshells, which need to be poured into an empty bucket. Then add 1 glass of vinegar and a few more glasses of clean water. Let the mixture sit for a day. After that, increase the volume to 10 liters and immediately after mixing, pour 1 liter under each cucumber.
Fertilization should be done after watering. The vinegar used for food can be 7% or 9%. It is a very effective fertilizer for cucumbers, proven in practice. Three such feedings at 14-day intervals during the season will make your cucumber bed productive and long-lasting, allowing you to get a harvest before the onset of cold weather. A foliar treatment can also be applied to protect the plants from pathogenic pests and fungi.
Processing ratios per sheet:
For table vinegar: 1.5 liters. Water – 1 tablespoon.
For apple cider vinegar: 1.5 liters. Water – 2 tablespoons.
