In the heat, cucumbers are grown in a greenhouse: what should a summer resident do in this case - 2 important steps to save the harvest

18.07.2024 02:30

It has become very hot in many regions lately.

Many people, including owners of country houses, faced difficulties.

During hot periods, summer residents have to take measures to save certain garden and vegetable crops.

An example worth mentioning is cucumbers grown in a greenhouse.

If the temperature exceeds +30 degrees by even a couple of degrees, the fruit setting process may stop.

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To save the cucumber harvest, you need to do something with the greenhouse. Important recommendations were shared by the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

Place containers with water in the greenhouse

Several containers with plain water should be installed in the indoor area.

You can use barrels, buckets, basins.

Thanks to the liquid, the temperature in the greenhouse will decrease slightly. In addition, the air humidity will increase. The plant will definitely not face a moisture deficit.

Shade the greenhouse

Protect the room from direct sunlight.

The desired result is achieved with incredible ease: all you need to do is place sheets or some other light material on the sunny side of the greenhouse.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti

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  1. Place containers with water in the greenhouse
  2. Shade the greenhouse