Nothing spoils the impression of a harvest more than bitter fruits.
A special substance is produced in the tissues of cucumbers, which gives them bitterness and makes all parts of the plant tasteless.
Even the most beautiful and aromatic cucumbers will have no value if they are bitter.
Causes of mustard
There are several reasons, including:
- improper application of fertilizers;
- improper care;
- poor soil.
To make cucumbers grow sweet, tasty and without bitterness, they need to be fertilized with wood ash, herbal infusions. Green cucumbers will like spraying with boric acid.
Suitable fertilizers should be applied regularly, following the instructions.
Cucumbers love abundant watering, but stagnant moisture can be destructive.
During flowering, cucumbers are watered once every 3 days; during the fruiting period, the beds can be watered every other day; in hot weather, they are watered and sprayed.
Temperature in the greenhouse
The temperature in the greenhouse is of great importance for the taste of cucumbers. During the daytime it should be at least 20 degrees, during fruiting it can reach 28.
Fertilizers for cucumbers
Boric acid and ammonia are suitable for preparing the fertilizer.
You need to take 2 g of boric acid and dissolve it in a small amount of warm water, as it will not dissolve in cold water. Then fill the sprayer with 10 liters of water and add the boric acid solution.
Now you need to take two tablespoons of ten percent ammonia, combine everything together and stir.
The working solution is sprayed on the leaf. It is better to carry out the treatment on a cloudy day or in the evening.
