Crooked, narrow or pear-shaped: how to determine what cucumbers lack by their shape
Experienced gardeners can determine at first glance what nutrients cucumbers lack.
The shape of the vegetable tells them. Crooked, narrow or pear-shaped – these signs can be used to make an accurate “diagnosis”.
Fresh cucumbers from the garden become the basis of many salads or are simply eaten with fried potatoes. The fruits are deliciously crunchy, and their taste deserves all sorts of praise.
But often the shape of cucumbers differs. Classic versions, which have an oblong shape, do not always end up on the table. If this happens, then the problem is in the deficiency of substances.
How to determine what cucumbers lack
If the fruits grow crooked, it means the plant does not have enough water. It is necessary to increase the regularity and volume of watering.
However, cold water should be avoided, as the fruits will grow narrow in the middle. Liquid at room temperature is ideal.
Pear-shaped fruits are obtained by those summer residents who need to feed cucumbers with potassium. And if the tip of the cucumbers has narrowed, it means it is time to apply nitrogen fertilizer.
