How to Grow Cucumbers in a Barrel: Planting and Care Tips
This planting method makes the process of caring for the crop much easier.
In addition, there are a number of other advantages. For example, seeds can be planted earlier, the plants receive uniform lighting, and the soil in the barrel remains loose all the time, which promotes the development of the root system.
Another positive aspect of this method is that fertilizers are used more economically.
How to plant cucumbers in a barrel correctly
A month before planting, you need to put soil in the barrel. This is because the soil needs time to settle.
You need to make holes in the barrel so that excess liquid does not stagnate but drains away.
It is advisable to fill the bottom layer of the container with plant remains. Over time, they will rot and release useful elements.
After this, the barrel should be filled with fertile soil. You can make a mixture of humus, garden soil, and sand.
The day before planting, the soil should be watered generously.
You can place the seeds at a depth of 1-1.5 cm or plant seedlings. There should not be more than 3-4 bushes in one barrel, otherwise the plants will be cramped.
It is better to place the container with plantings in a sunny area. It is also worth covering the barrel with agrofibre or film to make a "greenhouse".
