Why greenhouse cucumbers grew bitter: experienced gardeners listed the main reasons

01.12.2023 17:07

If a person has spent money on installing a greenhouse, he clearly expects that his efforts and investments will pay off.

It is believed that greenhouse conditions are the easiest way to grow a decent harvest of any vegetables.

Cucumbers are often grown in greenhouses, as it is much easier to provide them with comfortable conditions, notes the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

What are the main reasons?

You forgot to take into account the varietal characteristics of the plant

Before choosing seeds for making seedlings, it is extremely important to consider all the features of a particular variety. There are a number of varieties of cucumbers that are more prone to bitterness than others.

You shouldn't buy such cucumbers if you want to be sure of the quality of your harvest.

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Soil

When growing cucumbers in a greenhouse, the gardener has a tangible advantage: the soil can be made as nutritious and fertile as possible.

However, there are a few important points to know.

Clay and dense soil are not suitable for cucumbers. Also, do not add fresh manure to the mixture. But humus will be an excellent option.

Moisture

One of the main factors that influences taste is water. If there is too much or not enough of it, the quality of cucumbers will noticeably deteriorate.

The problem of bitterness also often arises.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti


Content
  1. What are the main reasons?
  2. You forgot to take into account the varietal characteristics of the plant
  3. Soil
  4. Moisture