Should cucumbers have their whiskers trimmed: opinions from experienced gardeners
Cucumbers are exactly the crop that can be seen in every garden plot.
Perhaps, because of such popularity of cucumbers, disputes arise between summer residents about how to properly grow cucumbers. In particular, the question remains unanswered: "Do I need to pluck the whiskers from cucumbers?"
So, those gardeners who are sure of the necessity of carrying out this operation, insist that trimming the whiskers can increase the harvest.
However, practical plant growers are convinced that runners are not connected with yield in any way, and even on the contrary - there is a risk of losing the harvest altogether, since pruning can cause plants to become infected with various fungal and infectious diseases.
This danger arises if the procedure was performed incorrectly.
If you decide to get rid of your mustache, don’t forget to sterilize the tool – usually scissors.
The processing of the cut is also important and should be started immediately.
A weak solution of potassium permanganate or activated carbon dissolved in water, the tablets of which must first be crushed into powder, is suitable for this.
