How to extend the fruiting of cucumbers: harvesting cucumbers until October
Extending the fruiting of cucumbers until autumn is a completely realistic task.
We'll tell you what you need to do to pick cucumbers before October.
How to prolong the fruiting of cucumbers
First, it is necessary to regularly collect the green cucumbers. As soon as the collection stops, the cucumbers grow to their maximum size and the seeds begin to ripen.
If you regularly remove the green fruits, the plant will have no choice but to continue flowering and setting new fruits.
During the peak fruiting period, it is recommended to harvest cucumbers every other day.
Secondly, you need to cut the leaves periodically. They also gradually age.
Fruiting shifts further and further along the stem, and leaves remain at the bottom that do not perform important functions.
If the fruits closest to the leaf are collected above it, it can be cut off.
Thirdly, it is necessary to continue to apply fertilizers. It is recommended to feed cucumbers frequently (once every 7-10 days) and little by little, so that they are always provided with nutrition.
