It would seem that there is nothing complicated in growing cucumbers. And this is true, if you approach the matter with a certain amount of knowledge. Including about the varieties that are best suited for growing in your area.
Cucumber variety…
Most summer residents are trying to grow a crop of vegetables not only “to eat”, but also to stock up for the winter. And now this is done less and less often in order to fulfill the food program of a single family. More often, because homemade …
Cucumbers are, without a doubt, not only one of the most popular, but also one of the earliest crops. You can get the first crop of fragrant cucumbers as early as 37-45 days after sowing. Soon after germination, young plants enter the phase of active …
Among the many existing varieties and hybrids of cucumbers, each of us chooses the most suitable for ourselves, guided by a certain set of requirements. Some want to get cucumbers as early as possible, so they sow early varieties of cucumbers. Second…
Experienced gardeners begin to prepare seeds for the new season ahead of time. And not because it’s boring in winter, but because at this time the assortment is usually wider and the prices are more pleasant, especially considering all kinds of holiday promotions and sales. So that…
Cucumber is one of the most ancient and popular vegetable crops. This is one of the few vegetables that is eaten unripe – the greener and smaller its fruits, the tastier they are.
The greener and smaller the cucumbers, the tastier they are.
Actively…
Do you want to extend the fruiting period of cucumbers? Then you should be able to recognize their diseases at a very early stage of development and know how to deal with them.
Cucumber First Aid
After all, the sooner you discover the first signs of the disease and …
Summer in our area is short and unpredictable, but you want a harvest. It is especially difficult with heat-loving crops: it is still cold in May, frosts occur in June, and autumn comes in August. This is where the very, most early-ripening varieties are needed – …
Cucumbers have long ceased to be a curiosity on our tables, even in the winter season. Buying fresh cucumbers today is not a problem even in severe frost. True, the price of them “bites” out of season, and the taste, as many say, is far from the same as that of …
Every summer resident wants fresh vegetables to appear on the table as soon as possible, and fragrant crispy cucumbers become especially attractive. To get an early harvest of cucumbers, many grow them through seedlings.
Cucumber planting…
We all love cucumbers for their freshness, juiciness, crunchiness, aroma and excellent pickling properties. But it is one thing to choose greens for salad, and quite another – seeds for planting. Not only taste and color are important here, but also “caliber”, “fertility”, …
At the very beginning of spring, as soon as it becomes lighter outside the windows, tireless gardeners start growing green crops and seedlings on their windowsills. Agree, it’s nice to grow a fresh fragrant cucumber, tomato or …
Nature has been weird in recent years, and the further – the more. Even weather forecasters can’t predict what the summer will be like. And what about gardeners? What to plant now, because some vegetable crops are very sensitive to heat and do not like drops …
Cucumber bushes are green and strong. They bloom together and give ovaries. But the problem arose: small cucumbers turn yellow and dry. Why is this happening and what should be done?
They sprout well, but then the lower leaves gradually dry out.
Tell me, please, what to do?
It is not in vain that the cucumber has gained national fame – it successfully combines the fresh aroma of greenery, crunchiness, juiciness and low calorie content. The nutritional value of this vegetable, however, is quite small: consisting of 95-96% of water, the cucumber contains only up to 2,5% …
Super-yielding, self-pollinating, resistant to species diseases – not so long ago, summer residents could only dream of such cucumbers in their beds. And today, anyone can purchase unique super-beam hybrids that meet everyone …
How right are those who consider cucumber the main vegetable! And such admirers of its beneficial properties are the vast majority. Of course, every gardener wants to grow fragrant juicy sweet greens. And it’s quite affordable! You just need to choose the right one…
Cucumber is a traditional and familiar vegetable. It would seem that nothing can surprise him. But, thanks to the work of breeders, new unusual varieties appear: white and yellow, very tiny and just gigantic …
Cucumbers are different
Summer residents with…
It’s time, it’s time to collect and harvest cucumbers! This vegetable is good both fresh and salted or pickled – a welcome treat on the table. Let’s talk today about those important nuances and subtleties that help the gardener get a noble …
The long-awaited spring has come! We will not have time to look back, as the gentle, warm summer will come, and with it the season of garden abundance will open. How wonderful it will be to go out early in the morning, look into the greenhouse, breathe in the unique smell of cucumber freshness and …
