Cucumbers are among the most popular vegetable crops. Seeds are rarely planted for seedlings. Typically, seed material is sown directly into open ground in May 2022 after the onset of warm weather. When choosing planting days, take into account the location of the Moon, the growing season of the vegetable and the climate in the region. With proper planting and good care, plants actively develop and produce a rich harvest.
What varieties of cucumbers can be planted in May?
In the last spring month, it is necessary to plant mid-late and late-ripening varieties. These varieties have a longer germination period, so even with slight drops in temperature they are not damaged.
In general, when planting cucumber seedlings in May, you can use all varieties. However, before planting, the seeds must be germinated, and weather conditions during cultivation must also be taken into account.
Top dressing
Nutrition is very important for cucumber seedlings if the goal is to obtain high-quality and healthy seedlings.
Three is the optimal number of feedings from the appearance of sprouts to transplantation to a permanent place.
The seedlings are fed for the first time in March or early April, when the plant produces its first true leaf.
As soon as the second true leaf appears, a second feeding is carried out.
The last time fertilizers are added to the diet is just before planting the plants in a permanent place.
It is best to use liquid complex fertilizer for pumpkin crops. Many companies produce this. For example, Agricola from Green Belt.
ON A NOTE. If the seedlings lag behind or stretch out, then you can feed them with a growth stimulant (Epin or Zircon).
Favorable days for planting cucumbers in May 2022
To plant cucumbers in May 2022, dates are selected by day, taking into account several factors. The main one is weather conditions. Sowing seeds in the ground is possible after the onset of warm weather. The rate of germination of seed material depends on the air and soil temperature. The characteristics of the variety and the Lunar calendar for cucumbers for May are also taken into account.
By the Moon
Many vegetable growers choose dates for planting plants in accordance with the recommendations of the Lunar calendar. Cucumbers are planted in May on days when the Earth's satellite is in its growing phase. This time is favorable for the development of the above-ground parts of plants. The waning Moon is not suitable for planting and sowing crops whose fruits are above the ground surface. At this time, plant juices rush down. Root crops and bulbous crops develop better.
Days falling during the New Moon and Full Moon phases are not suitable for planting and other work on the ground. During this transition time, plants rest.
In May 2022, the best planting days for cucumbers are selected from the following dates:
- favorable days – 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25 May;
- unfavorable days – May 10, 11, 12, 26.
Watering cucumbers according to the Lunar calendar in 2022
Cucumbers at different stages of development need different amounts of moisture. At the very beginning of growth, if the weather is dry and hot, the plants need daily watering. When the ovaries appear and fruit picking begins, the amount of water is reduced, but still watered quite often - once every 2-3 days. Towards the end of the cucumber season, plants are moistened very rarely - once every 1-2 weeks.
Do not forget that cucumbers should be watered regularly and with warm water - 25-28°C. If these conditions are not met, cucumbers begin to produce cucurbitacin, a substance that causes unpleasant bitterness in fruits.
Watering according to the Lunar calendar is possible both on the waxing and waning Moon, but it is better to carry it out at a time when the Moon is located in “wet” signs - Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio and Libra.
| Favorable days for watering cucumbers |
| March: 1, 4-6, 9-14, 22-23. April: 1-2, 5-10, 18-19, 23-24, 28-29. May: 2-7, 15-17, 21-22, 25-26, 30-31. June: 1-4, 12-13, 17-18, 21-23, 26-30. July: 1, 9-10, 14-15, 19-20, 23-28. August: 5-7, 10-12, 15-16, 19-25. |
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We choose the sowing date depending on the variety
Depending on the variety, cucumbers have different ripening periods. This fact cannot be neglected when determining a suitable planting date.
Zelentsy are divided into:
- early. The first harvest ripens 32-44 days after germination. Representative varieties are Champion, Masha, Rodnichok, Connie, Courage, Alligator, German;
- mid-season. It takes 45 to 50 days for the fruits to ripen. These include Son of the Regiment, New Phoenix, Sunny, Nugget, Ruslan, Picas, White Angel, Russian Style, Raphael, Moth, White Delicacy, Levadny;
- late. Zelentsy ripen by 50 days from the moment of germination. These are Crunch, Chinese Climbing, Brigade, Chinese Miracle, hybrid Relay, Winner, Aquarius.
Often, manufacturers themselves indicate favorable dates for sowing seeds. This information can be found on the packaging. If you want to crunch cucumbers already in mid-June, then plant early varieties, starting in the first and second decades of May. It is better to sow late ones in the first days of the last month of spring, so that the fruits have time to ripen before the onset of the July heat. Cucumbers with an average ripening period are recommended to be planted in mid-May or in the second half of May.
On a note! Sow several varieties with different ripening periods so that fruiting occurs alternately. Then throughout the season you will have fresh herbs on your table.
Deadlines for open ground
The timing of seed laying, followed by transfer to open ground, depends not only on the Lunar calendar schedule. The territorial factor and varietal affiliation have a significant influence.
In outskirts of Moscow
In the Moscow region there is a relatively early spring and warm summer. You can choose early or mid-season varieties.
The climate in the Moscow region is typical for most of the territory of the European part of the country; we will rely on data from the Lunar calendar.
In March, the best days for preliminary work and planting will be from the 3rd to the 17th.
It’s better to do nothing on the 2nd and 18th.
In April, it is better to plant after the 2nd on the waxing moon. The best days will be from 2 to 15. 1, 6 and 30 are not advisable to do this work.
The grown seedlings in this area are planted in the beds from May 15th. The process, depending on weather conditions, continues for a month.
In the Leningrad region
The Leningrad region is distinguished by its weather and climatic characteristics. There spring comes later, and summer is quite short. One of the local difficulties is the changeable climate and spring frosts. Therefore, it is better not to plant them until the air warms up and shows a stable reading of 22 degrees during the day.
Cucumber, as a heat-loving crop, will give the best result if everything is done in accordance with the Lunar calendar.
Starting from February 17 this year, the Moon is waning. For terrestrial parts of plants, this is a period of reduced growth activity. Therefore, it is recommended to wait for the waxing Moon. In March, this period begins after the 3rd. Successful dates will be: March 3-17. The 2nd and 18th are unfavorable.
Lucky days of April in the Leningrad region: from the 2nd to the 15th. Unfavorable April 1, 16, 30.
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In May, the same factors should be taken into account. In the first days of the month, the Moon grows. Suitable May days: from 1st to 15th. 16 and 30 are not suitable.
It is recommended to plant young seedlings in open ground at the very end of May-beginning of June. It is important to select varieties that are created specifically for the local climate. These varieties include Altai, Vaalam, Karelian. More delicate varieties bred abroad are not suitable for the Leningrad climate.
In Siberia
Siberia is characterized by short summers and long winters. When growing seedlings, they are transferred to the ground later, selecting the most unpretentious and cold-resistant varieties.
You can sow seeds starting in mid-April or even later. If cultivation is carried out in a greenhouse, sowing may be earlier. In general, the climatic features of the region imply predominantly greenhouse cultivation of this crop, or greenhouse cultivation.
If planting occurs in April, it is better to choose the following numbers: from 2 to 15. Giving preference to the growing Moon, sprouts will appear faster, and the plant itself will be stronger and more resistant to the vagaries of the weather. The 1st, 16th and 30th will be unfavorable this month.
For planting late varieties in the ground in May, “good” dates are standard: from 1 to 15. And it is better to avoid May 16 and 30.
Folk signs
Centuries-old folk observations and experiments in the field of growing agricultural plants have led to the appearance of a large number of signs.
One of the most important signs is that the presence of strangers during planting is undesirable. People believe that seedlings can be jinxed and the vegetable will not bear good fruit. If there are a lot of gadflies from the beginning of summer, and there are a lot of pine and spruce cones in the forest, the harvest will be good.
Another traditional sign: men should do the growing. Cucumbers were believed to have masculine energy. Therefore, not only the sowing should be trusted to the representatives of the stronger sex, but also the first fruit obtained from the garden should be given to the boy.
For a long time, people have tried not to plant vegetables on Wednesday or Friday. According to the sign, the fruits planted these days will be a little bitter.
March 15 is considered a favorable day. According to legend, if vegetables are sown on this day, the fruits will be tasty and crispy.
The best day for sowing in Russian tradition was May 19, or Denis the Borage Day. In this way, the likelihood of rapid germination and high yields can be increased.
Pay attention to weather conditions. A large amount of dew in the morning means that the plants will bear fruit well. You can have even greater hopes for vegetables if the whole day of May 19 is warm and sunny.
One of the ancient traditions is tied to the day when dandelions first bloom. Another popular criterion is to throw it into the ground when the apple blossom has completely flown off.
In the northern regions, May 27 has long been called a lucky day. And the last possible day for this procedure is June 5, or Leonty the Borage Day.
The most important and widespread tradition is still counting the optimal day from Christmas. This crop needs to be planted on the hundredth day after Christmas. Following this tradition, it is worth sowing cucumbers on April 17th.
By region
When planting seed material, weather conditions in the region are taken into account. Cucumbers can be grown from seeds when the soil is warm and the air temperature exceeds +22°C. To prevent emerging sprouts from freezing, sowing is done when the threat of return frosts has passed. To obtain an earlier harvest, seeds are sown in greenhouses or greenhouses. In this case, work begins 2-3 weeks earlier than the generally accepted deadline.
In the middle zone
In Central Russia and the Moscow region, it is possible to grow cucumbers using seedlings and direct sowing. In the first case, sowing begins in late February or March. Grown seedlings are transferred to unheated greenhouses in the second half of April. When transplanting sprouts into open ground in the second ten days of May, the bed is additionally covered with spunbond or agrofibre. At the same time, direct sowing of seeds is carried out in open beds.
In Siberia
In the cold Siberian climate, growing cucumbers in open ground is possible through seedlings. When using a greenhouse or greenhouse, the seeds are sown directly into the soil. In the first case, sowing is carried out in mid-May, and in the first ten days of the next month the grown seedlings are transferred to a permanent place. At first, the sprouts are covered with agrofibre to improve the conditions for their rooting. In early May, seeds are sown in greenhouses.
In the Leningrad region and the Urals
In these regions, summers are cool and the weather is often rainy and windy. In such conditions, they often use the seedling method or grow vegetables in greenhouses. Seedlings are moved to the beds in late May or work is postponed to the beginning of June. To get strong seedlings, sowing is done 3 weeks earlier. At the same time, it is possible to sow seeds under the film.
On South
In the southern part of Russia the climate is warm and the summers are long. Under these conditions, it is possible to sow seeds directly onto unprotected beds. Work begins in early May or the last ten days of April.
When to feed cucumbers according to the Lunar calendar in 2020
Both cucumber seedlings and plants planted in open ground or a greenhouse need feeding. The first time you need to give the seedlings an additional portion of nutrients is approximately 5-7 days after picking. When the cucumbers begin to grow in a permanent place (in open ground or a greenhouse), they will also need fertilizers: during the flowering period, during active fruiting and in its second half (this way we will make the time for the appearance and growth of fruits longer).
The greatest effect is achieved by feeding carried out on days when the Moon is visiting the constellations Cancer, Pisces, Libra and Scorpio.
| Favorable days for feeding cucumbers |
| March: 4-6, 9-14. April: 1-2, 5-10, 13-14. May: 2-7, 11-12, 25-26, 30-31. June: 1-4, 7-8, 21-23, 26-30. July: 1, 4-6, 19-20, 23-28. August: 1-2, 15-16, 19-25, 28-29. |
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Conditions for growing cucumbers
For good development of cucumbers, abundant lighting is necessary. When the daylight hours are from 10 to 12 hours, the yield increases. In shaded areas, the central stem with male flowers grows more actively. The lateral branches on which the ovaries are formed do not develop. In hybrids with the female type of flowering, the ovaries crumble in conditions of insufficient lighting. When grown in the shade, plant immunity deteriorates, they age faster and become more susceptible to infections.
For active growth and fruiting of cucumbers, a temperature of +22°C to +26°C is required. If it drops to +14°C or exceeds +42°C, development stops. When low temperatures are maintained for a long time, the root system loses its ability to absorb moisture. Cucumbers cannot tolerate even short-term frosts. Therefore, they are planted in a permanent place only after the onset of stable heat.
To get a good harvest, cucumbers need fertile soil. In a short period of time, the plant absorbs a large amount of nutrients from the surface layer of soil in order to form many fruits. The crop is planted on sandy loam soil rich in organic matter. At the same time, fertilizing is applied several times during the summer season.
Growing cucumbers is possible by seedlings and seeds:
- To obtain an early harvest, the vegetable is planted through seedlings. When planting mature seedlings in the second ten days of May, the fruits are removed in the last days of June. If there is a threat of frost, the bushes are covered with film.
- For long-term fruiting, sowing with seeds is used. Such plants develop a strong root system and are better able to resist diseases.
Growing Tips
To ensure that there are a lot of cucumbers, that they taste sweet and look perfectly even, gardeners not only use planting recommendations according to the lunar calendar, but also listen to the experience of experienced agricultural technicians. Here are just some of the tips:
- Strengthen the roots of cucumber seedlings by forming adventitious roots.
- Pollinate flowers using a soft brush.
- Feed the plants with honey and milk.
- Attract pollinating insects by spraying flowering cucumbers with sweet water.
- Water the plantings only with warm water.
And these are not all the subtleties that gardeners can tell about, who receive impressive harvests year after year.
What kind of soil do cucumbers need?
Cucumbers are a demanding crop. Not only air and the amount of light are important to them, but also soil. The soil should be nutritious, light, well permeable to air and water.
On a note! Humus or turf soil is suitable for growing cucumbers.
Heavy soil or soil with high acidity levels is not suitable for this crop. If the land in which the seedlings are planted turns out to be suitable, the vegetables will grow beautifully.
How to plant seeds correctly
Sowing seeds begins with selection and disinfection. For disinfection, use a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate, into which cucumber seeds are dipped for 25-30 minutes. Seeds soaked in manganese are dried and prepared for discarding:
- lay in an even layer on gauze or paper napkin moistened with water;
- cover with another napkin and sprinkle with water;
- put in a warm place for several days;
- the hatched seeds are used for planting, the rest are thrown away.
Cucumbers are one of those crops that do not tolerate picking, so they are planted in separate containers. Plastic cups (store-bought or yoghurt cups) are best suited for this.
Landing rules:
- Each cucumber seed is placed in pre-moistened soil and sprinkled with soil on top, the thickness of which should be no more than 3 mm.
- Cups with seeds are placed in a warm place (25-28 ° C) and moistened with a spray bottle.
- Before germination, the seeds must be covered with plastic or polyethylene.
Water future cucumbers strictly as the soil dries.
Cucumbers are not too capricious, they need watering and sunlight, plus proper care, which is not particularly complicated:
- water with warm water more often on hot days, and every 5-7 days on normal days;
- tie up whips;
- prevent rotting of the lashes and root parts;
- feed with mineral fertilizers.
It is necessary to monitor pollination and protect from waterlogging in rainy summers.
Seed preparation
The germination of cucumber seeds lasts for 8 years, but specimens aged 2 to 3 years are suitable for sowing. To check the quality, they are immersed in a saline solution for 10 minutes. Any seeds that appear on the surface are thrown away. The specimens that have sunk to the bottom are washed with clean water and transferred to a pinkish solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection. Then, to improve germination, the seeds are treated with a solution of the drug “Epin” or “Zircon”. The processed seed material is dried until it flows. When sowing early, the seeds are sown dry. If the weather is warm, summer, before sowing, they are soaked for a day in warm water or heated for 2-3 hours at a temperature of +60°C.
Planting seeds for seedlings
The most common way to plant cucumbers is to grow them from seeds. In just a month or a month and a half, the plant will be so mature that it will be ready to be transplanted into a greenhouse or open ground. For the southern regions, planting takes place in February, for the rest in March-April. It consists of several stages.
Seed preparation
Before planting planting material, disinfect it from microbes that may be on the surface. The same measure is necessary to prevent infection of cucumber seedlings. To do this, dilute a weak solution of potassium permanganate and place the seeds in it for 30-35 minutes.
After this, transfer them to a damp cloth bag and place them in a pan with heated water for 10 hours. This procedure is necessary to improve germination. After 10 hours, remove the seeds and dry them.
May planting cucumbers in a greenhouse
To get greens as early as possible, many summer residents plant vegetables in greenhouses or greenhouses in May. In order for shoots to appear quickly, planting begins at the end of April and early May. The landing process is as follows:
- The substrate is prepared in the greenhouse. This mixture consists of turf and humus mixed in equal proportions;
- planting material must be prepared in advance. The seeds are treated with a light manganese solution and germinated. After the seeds have sprouted, they can be planted;
- After planting, thoroughly moisten the cucumbers.
Sprouted seeds germinate within 4-7 days, depending on the temperature maintained in the greenhouse.
When to sow for an early harvest in a greenhouse
The shoots can be transplanted into the greenhouse around mid-spring. If vegetables will grow in an insulated greenhouse, the best period is early April. The period for a greenhouse depends on the climate and variety.
In most parts of the country, mid-season varieties are recommended to be planted in peat pots about 3 weeks before planting in the greenhouse. Transplanted into a greenhouse when the seedlings reach 1 month of age.
The main indicator: the presence of 3-4 real sheets. It is important not to overexpose the seedlings at this stage, but to plant them in the greenhouse as quickly as possible so that the young plants adapt to new conditions. If the soil has already warmed up to 15 degrees, the greenhouse does not need to be heated.
The days suitable for planting in a polycarbonate greenhouse coincide with the dates recommended for ground planting. You just need to pay attention to the territorial and temperature conditions.
Caring for cucumber seedlings after germination
Timely planting does not guarantee a large harvest. How many greens you collect from a bush depends on the care you provide to the plantings.
How to care for cucumber seedlings on the windowsill?
Cucumber seedlings are often grown on a windowsill. Care instructions must be followed:
- immediately after pecking the sprouts, remove the film from the container;
- irrigate with a spray bottle. For irrigation, warm water is used, which has previously been settled;
- When the plant produces its first true leaf, hardening can begin. To do this, you need to open the window for several minutes, regularly increasing the duration of ventilation.
To prevent seedlings from stretching out and growing evenly, it is recommended to provide additional illumination with phytolamps. This additional lighting allows you to grow strong cucumbers that quickly adapt to a new place of growth.
When growing crops on a windowsill, the plants should be slightly shaded. This will reduce the risk of yellow spots appearing on the leaves.
Caring for seedlings in a greenhouse
After seedlings appear in the greenhouse, it is very important to care for them properly. The care process consists of the following rules:
- watering. Cucumbers prefer regular irrigation. Therefore, young seedlings need to be watered every 2 days. Also, once every 5 days it is necessary to arrange sprinkling;
- picking. The procedure must be carried out only after the first true leaves appear. However, it is important to remember that the plant does not tolerate transplants. Therefore, picking must be done carefully, without touching the roots;
- application of fertilizers. The first feeding for cucumbers grown in a greenhouse is carried out a week after picking. Complex fertilizers are used for rapid growth;
- supports. After the seedlings begin to quickly gain green mass, supports should be installed. This will speed up the ripening period of cucumbers and make harvesting easier.
Also, after the first shoots appear, it is necessary to regularly ventilate the greenhouse. Start airing for 5 minutes, gradually increasing the period.
Caring for cucumbers immediately after germination in open ground
Somehow the first sprouts of cucumbers will hatch, you need to ensure regular watering.
Often during the planting process, summer residents plant several seeds in one hole. Therefore, you should remove the excess ones, leaving the 2 strongest ones.
In open ground, it is important to carry out timely loosening. This procedure saturates the soil with oxygen and prevents root rot.
After the second true leaf appears, you need to fertilize the cucumbers. For this, complex fertilizers are used. The second feeding is applied during the period of inflorescence appearance. Organic substances are used as fertilizers.
Cucumber calendar
Having counted 3 weeks from the approximate date of planting cucumber seedlings in the beds, you can plant the seeds and start keeping a gardening diary or calendar. Paper records are not necessary, but they make a gardener's life much easier. When carefully taking notes, you don’t need to keep in mind dates (sowing, picking, transplanting, etc.) and nuances that you come across in practice one way or another.
Here's what a cucumber seed planting calendar might look like:
| Development phase | Deadlines | Date/notes |
| Sowing seeds | Day 1 | |
| Emergence of seedlings | 10 days from day 1 | |
| Appearance of the first leaf | After 7 days from germination | |
| Bloom | 35-40 days |
Note! The “date/notes” column is needed for the notes that the gardener makes as the expected dates arrive.
This way you can correctly calculate not only the timing of transplanting seedlings into open ground, but also the first harvest.
What to do to prevent the leaves of cucumber seedlings from turning yellow
Yellowness on the leaves can appear for several reasons: due to a lack of nutrients, poisoning with toxins, low temperatures, improper watering (lack of moisture or excess), lack of light, and also if pests appear.
Therefore, you need to fertilize the soil if the seedlings are not in peat pots. Also ensure moderate watering so that the soil does not become dry. For pests, if they appear, you need to buy special solutions and preparations in stores.
When can you take care of your plantings?
Plants require not just watering and good lighting, but also a competent approach to these activities. You can plan agricultural work so that it does not harm the plantings using the lunar phase calendar. Plantings need to be watered not only according to the lunar calendar, but based on the real situation.
The sign is just a guide. It can be added to your gardening diary as an addition to upcoming work.
Basic mistakes
When planning a garden bed, you must adhere to the rules of crop rotation.
Repeated cultivation of cucumbers in one place for 2 years in a row or cultivation in a plot after bad predecessors leads to the development of many diseases, worsens the vegetable's resistance to pests, and reduces yield. It is also impossible to keep seedlings indoors. This impairs the acclimatization of seedlings in a new location. When growing cucumbers, they need to be watered properly. Water is poured so that it does not fall on the roots, but is directed slightly to the side. It is important to moisten the soil after lunch. Improper irrigation causes the development of fungal infections and other diseases. When forming a bush, it is necessary to remove all stepsons up to the height of the fourth internode.
Advice! For proper development of the bush, it must be tied up. This improves ventilation, simplifies care and harvesting.
Zelentsy are collected every day or every other day. Delay in harvesting fruits reduces yields and provokes aging of plants. The same effect is caused by refusal to fertilize or irregular application of fertilizers. To maintain yields, mineral complexes are applied according to instructions every 10 days.
In May, warm weather sets in almost the entire territory of Russia, suitable for planting cucumbers in open ground. In order for vegetables to develop properly and actively bear fruit, they are planted on favorable days according to the Lunar calendar. At the same time, the growing season of the variety and the climate in the region are taken into account. When favorable conditions are created and proper care is provided, cucumbers produce a good harvest all summer long.
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In which zodiac signs and moon phases should cucumbers be planted?
- Days with a full and new moon, as well as eclipses (moon and sun) are not the right time for any work in the garden .
- If you are in doubt about whether to soak the seeds on a certain day or not, know that the seed placed in water is considered planted. Water activates the germination process, as does moist soil. Therefore, you should soak and plant the seeds in the 1st and 3rd phases of the moon.
- Cancer, Taurus, Capricorn and Scorpio are the signs of the zodiac circle that are considered fertile . All actions: sowing, fertilizing, transplanting or picking when the moon is in these signs - they will all be successful.
- In the signs of Pisces, Scorpio and Cancer, plants absorb moisture from the ground better: watering will be of the greatest importance, and, of course, this will have a wonderful effect on the planted seed.
- You should not sow in the signs of Virgo, Sagittarius and Aries: the signs will not please you in gardening. Germination will be average, but not the best.
- Gemini, Aquarius, Leo and Libra - in these signs the moon has a negative influence on sowing, transplanting and all other important earthworks . The sterility of these signs will lead to poor germination (below 30%), rotting and deformity of the seedlings. But at such a time, you can start removing weeds and controlling pests in the garden.
Preparing cucumber seeds for planting
Having selected the optimal time for sowing cucumbers for seedlings in March 2022, taking into account the Lunar calendar, varietal characteristics and region of residence, it is necessary to prepare planting material. Germination occurs quickly, requiring only a couple of days - provided that the growing conditions are met. Ensure a comfortable temperature: the air should be heated to +15...+25 degrees.
Seed collected by hand is often calibrated. Summer residents select the most promising specimens - large, well-executed, light-colored, plain, with the absence of any specks or spots. They are tested as follows:
- Fill the glass with water.
- Add 5 grams of table salt. Stir thoroughly.
- Add planting material. Mix the seeds. Wait 15 minutes.
The surfaced specimens are usually of low quality. You don't have to throw them away: try growing them. However, you should not count on the emergence of first-class plants from them. The sunken specimens were tested. The next stage in preparing such specimens for sowing is disinfection. To disinfect planting material, use a pink solution of potassium permanganate - keep it there for about 15 minutes, then rinse with tap water.
Right before planting, the seed material is soaked. Line the bottom of a shallow plate with a damp cloth, spread it out, and wait a day. After the procedure, they will germinate quickly - just a day after sowing.
| Reference. The culture is characterized by rapid germination and good preservation. Even 10-year-old seeds can sprout quickly if storage conditions are met - low temperature, low humidity. |
Common mistakes
- Too deep planting or, conversely, shallow sowing. Optimally - 2 - 2.5 cm.
- Lack of lighting. Ideally, at least 12-14 hours of daylight.
- Incorrect watering schedule. It is necessary to water regularly, but do not allow the soil to become waterlogged.
- Too frequent feedings. “Overfed” seedlings often get sick. Don't add fertilizer unless absolutely necessary.
Year-round sowing of cucumbers and recommendations
Cucumber culture is heat-loving, therefore, if you dare to grow it in pots on windowsills, windows, illuminated shelves or a balcony, provide it with proper warmth. You can plant cucumbers directly in seedling pots. As two true leaves appear, transplant the cucumbers into a wider, spacious container where they will grow continuously. It is better to do all this during the winter fertile signs: Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) and Pisces (February 19 - March 20) . In autumn - when the sign of Scorpio reigns (October 24 - November 20).
Fortunately, cucumbers are exactly the crop that pleases with its rapid growth. Therefore, landing and diving can be safely done during the period of influence of the desired sign.
Cucumbers can be planted all year round. But you need to know in which periods the zodiac signs are fertile and in which periods they are not.
All seasons of the year are divided into zodiac signs that affect planting
Important dates of the lunar calendar 2022
An important point is knowing the dates when you shouldn’t plant and sow, so as not to waste your energy and resources. And, first of all, you need to know the dates of the new moon.
You can't plant cucumbers on a new moon.
