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Don't put this in the hole when planting cucumbers: you can lose the harvest - common mistakes of summer residents
15.03.2024 05:50
Usually, when planting cucumbers, many gardeners add certain fertilizers to the holes.
This approach allows you to increase your chances of getting a good harvest.
But only if the hole contains substances that are a source of phosphorus and potassium.
There are fertilizers that are completely unsuitable for garden crops at the time of planting.
What exactly are we talking about? This question was answered by the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Manure
If applied too early, this organic fertilizer can cause serious damage to the plant's root system.
We are talking about such a dangerous consequence as root burn.
In addition, manure contains a lot of nitrogen, and this microelement can greatly interfere with the plant at the initial stage of its development.
Nitrogen fertilizers
Chemicals that are a source of nitrogen also pose a danger to cucumbers.
You should not put mineral nitrogen fertilizers into the hole, otherwise there will be problems with the formation of the plant's root system.
Sources of calcium
During planting and for some time after this procedure is completed, cucumber bushes do not need calcium.
An excess of this microelement in the soil can lead to the plant not being able to normally absorb potassium, which is much more important for it.
Earlier, summer residents were told where it is better to grow eggplants - in open ground or in a greenhouse.
