How to Properly Care for Cucumbers in August to Get a Good Harvest: The Main Secrets Revealed

24.08.2024 12:00

In the last month of summer and early autumn, caring for cucumbers becomes one of the priority tasks.

Any mistakes can lead to the end of fruiting.

But correct actions will only increase crop yields.

What rules should be followed?

Timely harvesting

Experienced gardeners know that regular picking of cucumbers only increases the yield, so it is worth picking vegetables in a timely manner.

Watering in open ground

There is one important feature that should be taken into account. In the morning, you should not water the vegetable crop because of the dew. This can lead to negative consequences.

cucumbers
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Mulch

But the mulch layer should definitely not be removed: if necessary, it can even be renewed. In this case, cucumbers will always have enough moisture.

Whey solution

Many summer residents know that this recipe (a liter of product per bucket of water) allows not only to increase the harvest, but also to have a positive effect on the taste of vegetables.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Content
  1. What rules should be followed?
  2. Timely harvesting
  3. Watering in open ground
  4. Mulch
  5. Whey solution