In September, sow this after cucumbers: a village trick

31.08.2024 05:20

Cucumbers greatly deplete the soil, so it is advisable to plant green manure after them.

We tell you what green manure to plant after cucumbers.

What to plant after cucumbers

To restore the soil after cucumbers, it is best to plant oilseed radish.

This plant will not only replenish nitrogen deficiency, but will also improve the soil.

Per square meter of soil you need 30-40 grams of oilseed radish seeds.

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Distribute the seeds evenly, loosen the soil with a rake. The radish will sprout in about 3 days.

After a month and a half it will need to be mown, chopped and incorporated into the soil.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor