It is warmer, the land will soon warm up and it will be possible to plant cucumbers in the field, near the farm, in a word, in open field. We tell you exactly when to plant cucumbers, seeds or seedlings, and how best to do it.
When to plant cucumbers for seedlings.
Cucumbers can be sown immediately in the open ground, and those who want to get an early harvest can plant cucumbers as seedlings. It is not too late to do this; Cucumbers are usually sown as seedlings at home in mid-April and early May. The seedlings will be ready to transplant three weeks after planting. They cannot be kept at home for a long time; They need to be planted in the open ground.
How to prepare cucumber seeds for planting
Before planting, it is necessary to classify the seeds, selecting the rejected ones. This can be done by soaking them in a slightly salty solution, in which the defective seeds will immediately float to the surface. Before planting, the seeds can be heated in the oven and disinfected, treated with growth stimulants, and hardened. To harden the seeds they are wrapped in a damp cloth and placed in the refrigerator for 2 days. And embedded and granulated seeds purchased from a specialist shop (these seeds are enriched with disinfectant and growth-regulating substances) can be sown immediately.
How to sow cucumbers for seedlings.
Fill the containers, preferably individual, with seedling soil, place one or two seeds to a depth of up to 2 cm. It is best to spray water. After watering, cover the crops with plastic wrap or a plastic lid and place them in a warm place. When sprouts appear, the container should be moved to a sunny location. Seedlings should be watered by spraying.
When to plant, sow cucumbers in the open field.
You can plant seedlings and cucumber seeds when the temperature rises to +16-18°C. At temperatures below +5°C, cucumbers die, and this must be remembered. Therefore, it is necessary to sow seeds when the threat of frost has passed and the night temperature remains at +8°C or higher. According to weather forecasts, this year the required temperature for cucumbers is expected to be in May, so they can be planted in open ground and sown in May. In the south, where it is warmer, this can be done at the end of April. And in order to be able to harvest throughout the summer, cucumbers can be planted in several stages: in May and June.
How to properly plant cucumbers in the open field.
Cucumbers love the sun, so choose a spot for the garden in the sun, protected from the winds. The soil should be loose and fertile. Before planting, you can add either humus or compost. It’s good when cucumbers are planted in places where cabbage, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and carrots used to grow. Cucumbers don’t like squash crops.
To plant, make furrows 2 to 4 centimeters deep at a distance of 70 centimeters from each other. Moisten the furrows and place the seeds at a distance of 5 to 10 centimeters. Then sprinkle with soil and water. It is recommended to install supports along the bed that cucumbers can climb on.
When to plant cucumbers according to the lunar calendar.
The nascent month has a beneficial effect on cucumbers; It is at this time that they are planted, watered and fed. According to the May 2024 planting calendar, the best dates to plant cucumbers will be 9-13, 17-22.
