Why do cucumber leaves turn yellow and what should be done to save the harvest?

Cucumbers are a valuable plant, rich in vitamins and microelements that have a beneficial effect on human health.

They are widely used for salads, as well as pickling and salting, and are popular with housewives.

To grow flavorful and sweet cucumbers, it is necessary to give them proper care. In July, gardeners are often faced with the problem of yellow leaves.

There are several reasons why this could happen:

Some leaves naturally turn yellow and die, and new ones appear in their place.

The plant can suffer from a lack of nitrogen and magnesium, resulting in pale, yellow leaves.

To feed the plants, you can use an ammonium nitrate-based solution. To prepare this fertilizer, dissolve 1 tablespoon of the medicine in 5 liters of water and pour over the cucumbers.

You can also add potassium and magnesium granules to the soil in an amount of 0.5 to 1 tablespoon per square meter.

If the cucumbers grow poorly and the leaves turn yellow due to iron deficiency, you can use the drug Ferovit.

The deficiency of several useful microelements can be compensated with ash. An ash solution (1 cup per 5 liters of water) can be used to feed the plants.