How to water cucumbers in hot weather: mistakes 90% of gardeners make

24.07.2024 22:21

Incorrect watering of cucumbers in hot weather can result in crop loss, experts warn.

We'll tell you about the main mistakes gardeners make when watering cucumbers in hot weather.

How to water cucumbers in hot weather

Firstly, in hot weather you cannot water cucumbers not only during the day, but also in the morning.

Switch to evening watering. In the morning and during the day, you can only water the paths in the greenhouse, not the cucumbers themselves.

Secondly, in hot weather it is strictly forbidden to keep the greenhouse closed.

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If the night air temperature is not lower than 15-16 degrees, you can leave the greenhouse open at night.

Also, in hot weather, it is necessary to harvest cucumbers as often as possible so that the plants require less water.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor