If you are planning to plant cucumbers in June, then you should be guided by the lunar calendar.
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In general, June is a great month to plant this crop, but the procedure has a number of features that you should be aware of.
They will be discussed in more detail below.
Is it possible to plant cucumbers in June?
In June, the last morning frosts usually pass, so cucumbers are planted everywhere.
ON A NOTE. Sometimes at the beginning of the month there are several relatively cold days, so the cucumbers are covered with film after planting.
Another good thing about June is that the heat has not set in completely. That is, the weather is most suitable for sowing cucumbers: warm, but not too hot.
In addition, in the beginning - mid-June it usually rains a lot, which is good for such a “water bread” as a cucumber.
There are also enough warm days ahead to plant not only early-ripening varieties.
Thanks to this, many summer residents consider June the best month for planting cucumber seedlings and sowing cucumber seeds.
Variety selection
To get a bountiful harvest of cucumbers, you must follow all the growing rules and select a productive variety. In June, it is necessary to sow seeds of varieties suitable for growing in open ground. In this case, the possible use of the crop is taken into account. For example, early ripe cucumbers are more suitable for fresh eating. Late vegetables are suitable for sale and for pickling, since they last longer and have a denser structure.
Early
The growing season of these varieties ranges from 40 to 45 days. If you sow them in the ground with seeds in June, the harvest can be harvested at the end of July or at the beginning of August. By direct sowing, early-ripening vegetables can be grown in different regions. Thanks to its rapid ripening, a good harvest can be harvested even in cool climates.
Popular early varieties:
- The hybrid "White Night F1" ripens 44 days after sowing. It does not need pollination, so it bears fruit well even in rainy summer conditions. Short, cylindrical fruits with dark green skin covered with small tubercles do not overgrow and do not turn yellow.
- The indeterminate hybrid “Dachnik F1” forms tall bushes with female-type inflorescences. Ovaries are formed in bouquets. The fruits are small, elongated, cylindrical in shape with a green skin covered with large tubercles.
- The high-yielding hybrid “April F1” forms a compact bush with a small number of vines. It does not require pollination, thanks to its female flowers. To increase yield, the plant is shaped in the form of an inverted triangle. The central stem is pinched when it reaches the top of the trellis.
Mid-season
Medium-ripening varieties reach ripeness 55 days after planting. These vegetables are eaten fresh or canned. Compared to early cucumbers, they have thicker peels, so they store better.
What varieties of cucumbers are suitable for planting in June?
Almost all varieties of cucumbers are suitable for June planting. Let's consider the most delicious and productive varieties of different fruiting periods.
Early ripening cucumbers for sowing in June
Among this group you can choose varieties: Cascade, Dachnik F1, Palchik, Kustovoy, Balagan F1, Ant F1, Altaisky Ranniy, Dalnevostochny 27, Zozulya F1.
Mid-season varieties for June planting
In this category, the following varieties are most often chosen: Competitor, Nezhinsky, Zastolny, Duet F1, Alliance F1, Phoenix Plus, Bukhara F1, Barrel Salting, Merry Guys F1, German F1, Boy-with-Thumb, Emelya F1, Klavdiya F1.
What late varieties can be planted?
Among the late cucumbers, the popular ones are Phoenix, Athlete, Solnechny, Salting, and Rodnichok F1.
In which regions can you plant cucumbers in June, features
So, it is permissible to plant seedlings and sow cucumber seeds in June everywhere throughout Russia. But each region has its own nuance.
Southern regions
Here they mostly plant directly into the garden, leaving greenhouse space for other vegetables.
Although some summer residents who grow crops for sale also sow in a greenhouse to sell vegetables when the main season has already passed.
Middle lane
In these latitudes, planting is carried out directly in the garden (except for greenhouse varieties). Late-ripening varieties are grown through seedlings and are mainly planted in a greenhouse, where it is possible to grow tall varieties of the crop.
Ural and Siberia
In the most climatically difficult regions, seeds are sown in a greenhouse and seedlings are transferred to open ground.
Preference is given to early and mid-ripening varieties, since the Urals and Siberia are regions of risky agriculture, where early frosts can simply destroy all cucumber plantings.
Harvesting cucumbers according to the Lunar calendar in 2022
Harvesting time for cucumbers depends on where they are grown. Greenhouse cucumbers begin to be harvested already in April, and those that grew in open ground a few months later, in June.
The cucumber harvest, as recommended by the Lunar calendar, should be done at a time when the Moon is in “dry” signs (signs of Fire and Air) - Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, Leo and Sagittarius. This will help your harvest to be stored well and for a long time.
| Favorable days for harvesting cucumbers |
| April : 10-14, 16, 18-20, 23, 26-28 May : 4, 8-15, 18-19, 29-31 June : 1, 5-10, 14-16, 21-22, 25- 26 July : 1-6, 10-14, 18-19, 22-25, 29-31 August : 1-11, 14-15, 18-22, 25-31 |
If you don’t know when it’s best to sow, plant, water, fertilize and plant cucumbers, turn to the Lunar calendar for help.
When you shouldn’t sow cucumbers in June, unfavorable days for planting
In accordance with the lunar calendar, it is not allowed to carry out planting work for cucumbers (both seeds and seedlings) during the full moon and new moon. Additional bad dates for sowing are the day before these lunar phases (time after lunch) and the day after (time before lunch).
That is, in June 2022, cucumbers are not sown on the 9th, 10th, 11th, 23rd, 24th and 25th.
ON A NOTE. According to the lunar calendar, some summer residents do not plant on the waning moon, although this time is not considered unfavorable.
Picking cucumber seedlings according to the Lunar calendar in 2022
As the seedlings grow, they begin to interfere with each other (if you grow them in the same container), so the need arises for picking - planting young plants. Usually, cucumber seedlings begin to be planted when the first pair of true leaves appears on the seedlings.
The most favorable days for plant transplantation are the days immediately following the new moon and full moon.
| Favorable days for picking cucumber seedlings |
| March : 5-6, 9, 19, 21, 26-27 April : 2, 5-6, 10, 15-16, 19, 21, 23-24, 29-30 May : 1, 4, 13, 15- 17, 20-21, 27, 30-31 June : 1, 4-5, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 27-28 |
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How to grow cucumbers in June with seedlings, sowing dates?
If you are planning to sow cucumbers for seedlings, then you need to understand that this is advisable when you have a heated greenhouse where you can then transfer the seedlings.
Otherwise, there is no point in wasting time growing seedlings. It is better to sow immediately in open ground or a greenhouse.
REFERENCE. In addition, cucumber is a crop that really does not like transplanting and picking. It is better to sow it immediately in a permanent place.
If you decide to sow seeds for seedling cultivation, then the lunar calendar advises planting between June 12 and June 22.
Control of diseases and pests of cucumbers according to the Lunar calendar in 2021
The number of diseases and insect pests that threaten cucumber plantings is large. For this reason, the fight against them must begin at the stage of pre-sowing treatment of seeds and soil. In the future, you should monitor the plants very carefully and begin to combat the problem immediately after it appears.
According to the Lunar calendar, measures to combat the enemies of cucumbers will be most effective if they were carried out in the first days of the second and fourth phases of the Moon.
| Favorable days for combating diseases and pests of cucumbers |
| April : 1-7, 10-12, 15-17, 20-23, 27, 29-30 May : 1-4, 8-9, 13-14, 18-19, 21, 24, 26-27, 29 -31 June : 1, 4-5, 10, 14-17, 21-28 July : 1-3, 6-8, 11-15, 18-25, 29-30 August : 2-4, 7-11, 14-22, 25-26, 30-31 |
- Calendar for treating cucumbers against diseases and pests
At every stage of cultivation, cucumbers need our help. Proper care of them will help you get a good harvest.
Sowing cucumbers in June 2022 in open ground
Cucumbers must be planted in a prepared bed, free of weeds and well fertilized several weeks before sowing. For feeding, you can take humus, compost or rotted manure.
It is advisable to sow seeds in cloudy weather. If the days are hot, then sowing is carried out in the early morning or closer to sunset.
This is done because cucumbers have very delicate tissues, and after planting they can easily burn.
Cucumbers are usually sown in a staggered pattern. This is the best option for saving space, but at the same time the cucumbers have room to grow.
The distance is maintained at 15 - 20 cm.
The seed sowing depth is 1.5 - 2 cm.
The depth of planting seedlings is the height of the cup in which the seedling sat.
It must be planted in moist soil. After planting, the soil is lightly pressed down to compact it.
Then the beds are covered with lutrasil, spunbond or film.
Watering cucumbers according to the Lunar calendar in 2022
Cucumbers are a moisture-loving crop, however, at different periods of their development, the plant’s need for moisture is different. So, at the very beginning of the growing season, cucumbers should be watered daily (with the exception of damp and cloudy weather, when watering is limited or stopped altogether). During the period when fruits and ovaries appear, the amount of watering is reduced and the plantings are moistened only once every 2-3 days. And very rarely, once every 1-2 weeks, the beds are irrigated at the very end of the season.
The lunar calendar allows watering on both the waning and waxing Moon, but it is best to carry it out during those periods when the Moon is in Libra or one of the “water” signs - Cancer, Pisces or Scorpio.
| Favorable days for watering cucumbers |
| March : 2-4, 12-13, 17, 19-20, 22-23, 26-28, 30 April : 9, 14, 18-19, 23-24, 26-28 May : 7, 10-12, 15-17, 21, 24-25 June : 2-3, 6-8, 11-13, 16-22, 29-30 July : 4-5, 9-10, 13-19, 26-28, 31 August : 1, 5-6, 10-15, 23-24, 27-29 |
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How to plant cucumbers in a greenhouse in June?
Planting cucumbers in a greenhouse is technically no different from the procedure in unprotected soil.
But there is one caveat. Tall varieties that need to be tied up are usually planted in the greenhouse. Therefore, when sowing, slightly increase the distance between the bushes, and also immediately install supports in order to tie cucumber vines to them in the future.
IMPORTANT! Even in a greenhouse, mulching can be used to retain moisture at the roots and prevent the earthen ball from drying out.
Preparing cucumber seeds before planting, how to process them
Before planting seeds in the ground, they need to be prepared. First, you need to discard all damaged seeds that appear nonviable or are affected by disease.
Seeds are disinfected by soaking for half an hour in Chlorhexidine or a solution of potassium permanganate, and then washed. To ensure quick and successful germination, the seeds are soaked according to the instructions in one of the growth stimulants - Zircon, Energen or others.
Seeds are planted both ungerminated and pre-germinated. Germination is quite simple and does not differ from germination of seeds of many other plants.
Wrap the seeds in a damp cloth, gauze or cotton swabs, place them in a bag in a warm place (but not near heating devices). Check, moisten and clean regularly. As soon as the seeds sprout, start planting.
Features of caring for cucumbers after germination
At the first stage, cucumbers must be kept under cover until they grow and become stronger.
At this time, watering is very important: you need to irrigate regularly, but the water must be settled and warm.
A few hours after the procedure, the soil must be loosened so that air can reach the roots.
Feeding is not needed immediately, only 2 weeks after germination or planting of seedlings.
ON A NOTE. At first, it is better to protect the seedlings from the sun using branches with leaves, boxes, etc.
Tricks for planting cucumbers in June
If you are planting seedlings, bend the stem to the ground and sprinkle it. This will give you a more powerful root system.
Place a barrel of mullein in the greenhouse. Carbon dioxide will be released, which is needed for photosynthesis. This trick will help increase the harvest of greens.
Mulch your plantings to reduce the hassle of weeding the beds. In addition, mulching will protect moisture from evaporation.
Loosen the soil so that there is no earthen crust.
Sow the seeds next to beans, cabbage, and corn (it is better to place it on the north side for protection from the wind).
Signs and superstitions associated with planting cucumbers
The history of growing cucumbers is so long that the process itself is surrounded by a huge number of legends, signs and superstitions.
Here are just a few of them:
- They sow the seeds so that no one can see. Otherwise, the harvest will be small and the cucumbers will be bitter.
- You must eat the first fruits yourself and not show them to anyone.
- The very first piece of greenery must be buried in the ground.
- It’s better if a man does the planting.
- You can tell fortunes about the harvest by hanging a rag on the street. If the rag is wet, there will be a lot of greens.
- June 5th is the last day for planting (for Leontia borage).
- If there are a lot of cones in the forest, it means the harvest will be rich.
- Do not sow on Wednesday and Friday - on these days the cucumbers are bitter.
How and what to feed cucumbers in June after planting
In June there will be 2 mandatory feedings:
- 2 weeks after planting.
- At the beginning of flowering.
The first fertilizing is carried out with organic matter or mineral fertilizers.
From organics you can choose:
- litter, diluted 1 to 15.
- manure 1 to 8;
- green fertilizer from grass (1 part grass, 5 parts water).
From liquid mineral fertilizers you should choose:
- a spoonful of urea and 5 spoons of superphosphate per bucket of water;
- a spoonful of nitrate, superphosphate and potassium salt per bucket of water.
The second time you can feed with a glass of ash diluted in a bucket of water or a mixture of 2 tablespoons of potassium nitrate, 3 tablespoons of ammonium nitrate and 4 tablespoons of superphosphate per ten-liter bucket of water.
Common mistakes
- Sowing seeds too deep. The seed takes longer to germinate, and some seeds will not germinate at all.
- Planting seedlings at noon. In June, the sun is especially “evil”, so when planting in the heat, plants can “cook”. Plant in the morning or evening.
- Watering with cold water. Cold water for irrigation “shocks” the root system of the plant, which leads to disease.
- Unlucky day of the lunar calendar.
Lunar calendar for replanting indoor plants
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JUNE 7, Monday. 26th, 27th lunar day from 02:46. TAURUS
A good time for pest control and any preventive work against diseases. In June the weather is often quite humid
, which can increase the risk of plant diseases.
Gray rot
may appear on raspberry bushes , so as a preventive measure it is worth treating the soil on which the bushes grow
with ash
. Leaves can be treated with special anti-disease compounds.
The day is suitable for planting potatoes
, if you did not have time to do this in the spring.
It is no longer necessary to germinate tubers for these plantings. In addition, during this period the number of diseases and pests affecting potatoes is much smaller. It is worth choosing early varieties
that have time to ripen.
Houseplants
: a good time for any preventive work against plant diseases and pests. Inspect your plants periodically: the sooner you notice an infestation, the faster and easier it will be to eliminate the problem.
Watering
: acceptable. If possible, do not use cold water, especially if the plants are heat-loving. It is acceptable to pour cold water on onions and garlic, but it is better to spray them with a fine spray bottle.
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JUNE 8, Tuesday. 27th, 28th lunar day from 02:59. TAURUS
,
GEMINI from 21:47
Moon without course from 18:07 to 21:46
Inspect trees and shrubs to spot pests in time. It is better to get rid of curled leaves, insect nests and eggs
etc.
All this is worth collecting and burning. To prevent fungal diseases from appearing on trees, they should be treated with Bordeaux mixture
.
If you had vaccinations in the spring, now is the time to examine them. If the vaccine turned out to be weak and did not take root
, it should be removed, as it can weaken the tree and will be of no use.
The day is suitable for planting root crops
.
For example, it is good to plant onions
next to
carrots:
such a neighborhood will be quite beneficial, because one plant will repel the pests of the other and vice versa.
You can also plant beets and turnips
. Beets planted in early summer will produce good yields by fall and will be suitable for winter storage. If the beets have already been growing since spring, you can now row them so that the sprouts are at least 4 cm apart from each other.
Houseplants
: a good time to loosen the soil in pots, apply fertilizers and control pests.
Watering
: acceptable. Rainwater can be used for irrigation. Tap water must be settled.
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9 , Wednesday. 28th, 29th lunar day from 03:14. GEMINI
Today is a bad day for planting due to the approaching new moon
, but this is a good time to control pests and fertilize the plants in your flower garden. Ventilate greenhouses and greenhouses as a preventive measure against diseases. It is also worth inspecting the plants frequently. With early infection, it is much easier to get rid of the problem.
Houseplants
: at the beginning of summer it is good to move plants from stuffy rooms to fresh air - to balconies or open terraces, if the weather in your area allows. But be more attentive to them in order to notice pests in time. Today is a good time for any preventative work against pests and diseases.
Watering
: It’s better not to water the plants today.
What is better not to do
? engage in any landings (weak Moon); mow lawns; engage in vaccinations.
YOUNG MOON from 13:52
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10 , Thursday. 29th, 30th lunar day from 03:36, 1st lunar day at 13:52. GEMINI
NEW MOON at 13:52
ANnular SOLAR ECLIPSE at 13:42 19º♊47´
Moon without course from 20:37
Today is the new moon, so this is not the best time for various things, especially when it comes to planting or pruning, taking cuttings, grafting and many other complex works. It's better to rest today
from gardening and gardening work and spend this day calmly with loved ones, doing simple routine things.
After 14:00
it’s good to make plans for the next month.
Houseplants
: It’s better not to deal with plants today.
Watering
: It’s better not to water the plants today.
What is better not to do
? engage in any landings (weak Moon); mow lawns; engage in grafting and pruning.
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JUNE 11, Friday. 1st, 2nd lunar day from 04:07. GEMINI
,
CANCER from 10:22
Moon without course until 10:21
After 10:20, you can start planting greens: different types of salads or arugula, which can withstand temperatures of +6 +8 ° C. Choose those varieties that need to be planted in summer. There are also spring and autumn salads on sale that do not tolerate hot weather. to moisten the soil properly
.
After 10:20 you can go in search of medicinal herbs. Some medicinal plants can also grow in your garden: for example, basil
.
This plant has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and other properties. It helps improve the functioning of the digestive and cardiovascular systems
.
Houseplants
: after 10:20 you can sow greens on the windowsill if you want to grow
salads, dill, parsley, mint, basil
, etc.
Watering
: A good time for watering is after 10:30, when the Moon is in a water sign. If there is a need to water the garden, then it is worth taking into account not only weather conditions, but also the composition of the soil. For example, if the soil is very loose and sandy, it quickly loses moisture, so the plants should be watered more often, but not in too large volumes. If the soil is clayey, then you should water it abundantly, but less often.
What is better not to do
? plant root crops, harvest crops, do home canning; pinch shoots.
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JUNE 12, Saturday. 2nd, 3rd lunar day from 04:50. CANCER
This day, just like yesterday, is suitable for planting greenery
different types.
A good day to plant peas
of any variety.
You can also sow cucumbers
in open ground: they will produce a harvest by the end of summer, when those bushes that were planted through seedlings will no longer bear fruit.
Houseplants
: It is permissible to plant greenery on the windowsill.
Read more about planting here: Growing greens at home
Watering
: Regularly water those plants that do not like drought, such as salad vegetables. It is especially useful not to skip watering on days when the Moon moves through a water sign. With a lack of moisture, salads grow bitter.
What is better not to do
? plant root crops, harvest crops, do home canning; pinch shoots.
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JUNE 13, Sunday. 3rd, 4th lunar day from 05:48. CANCER
,
LEO from 21:22
Moon without course from 14:16 to 21:21
Today is also a good time to sow greens and salads, but try to complete all work before 14:00. It is good to sow herbs approximately every 10 days
, but especially on the days of the waxing Moon in introductory signs.
For example, the next sowing can be carried out on June 20-23, 2022,
when the Moon is in the water sign of Scorpio.
Dill
seeds can be soaked in hot water (40-50 °C), and then left for another couple of days in water at room temperature.
Houseplants
: It is permissible to plant greenery on the windowsill.
Before planting, it makes sense to soak the seeds, for example, if you are growing parsley
.
Also, in order for greens to grow well, it is necessary to maintain certain temperatures and light conditions, as well as apply fertilizers. But to grow onions
, just place the bulbs in jars of water.
Watering
: good day for watering.
What is better not to do
? plant root crops, harvest crops, do home canning; pinch shoots.
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JUNE 14, Monday. 4th, 5th lunar day from 06:58. LION
You can continue planting vegetable crops. It's not too late to plant squash, zucchini, and pumpkin
which
will have time to produce harvests
before the end of the season. Today you can also plant tomatoes, eggplants and late varieties of peppers.
Houseplants
: not all plants benefit from being in direct sunlight, so you should take care of shading on southern and southwestern windows so that the plants do not overheat.
If you have plants that like shade, such as ferns
, keep them on windowsills with minimal light during the day.
Watering
: acceptable, but should not be watered during the daytime in hot weather.
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15 , Tuesday, 5th, 6th lunar day from 08:16. LEO
Moon without course from 20:27
A good day to plant different vegetable crops
in open ground:
cucumbers, pumpkins, zucchini
and other heat-loving plants.
If the planting has already been completed, you can go mushroom
.
Although June is not yet a very rich month for mushrooms, you can already collect champignons, porcini mushrooms, edible fly agarics, russula, June boletus
and others.
Houseplants
: observe the temperature regime for plants such as
azaleas, jasmine, camellia, primrose, saintpaulia, gloxinia
. It is better not to overheat them! Use a sliding shadow on illuminated window sills, for example, it can be created using regular window blinds.
Watering
: acceptable, but should not be watered during the daytime in hot weather.
Answers to frequently asked questions
How to feed cucumbers after planting?
It is best to use an ash solution, which is rich in various microelements. Also in June, it is allowed to use nitrogen-containing products (dung, ammonia solution, ammonium nitrate, urea, etc.).
At what depth should I sow grains?
Preferably no more than 2 cm. Usually 2-3 grains are placed in one hole.
When can you plant cucumbers in June according to the lunar calendar?
From the 12th to the 22nd.
Features of cultivation
The growing season of cucumbers that are planned to be planted in June should not be more than 50 days. To protect plants from heat, they need to be covered by making a structure - material with good moisture and air permeability is pulled over the arches. This will also protect the plants from sunlight, which can cause burns. Such cucumbers, planted at the beginning of summer, will bear fruit from the second half of July until the end of August.
Soil requirements
For rapid germination and good development, cucumbers require a nutritious substrate, which contains low-lying peat, turf soil, rotted humus and steamed (last year's) sawdust. All components are taken in equal parts. Such soil must be steamed (calcined in the oven) and enriched by adding complex fertilizer (diluted according to instructions) or superphosphate, urea, double potassium sulfate. A commercial substrate for vegetable crops is also suitable - it does not need to be fertilized.
