Why experienced gardeners use soda to feed cucumbers: not everyone knows about it

13.02.2024 10:05

Many have probably heard that soda is one of the active ingredients for summer residents.

It is also used in the process of growing cucumbers.

However, first of all, it is worth understanding for what purpose the product is used, reminded the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

What You Need to Know About Baking Soda and Growing Cucumbers

Useful properties of culinary powder

Using soda makes subsequent fertilizing more effective - nutrients are absorbed more actively. It is believed that cucumbers grow much tastier.

The use of soda allows you to prevent the appearance of pests on the site that would like to feast on cucumbers. Also, the product is a good option for protection against various popular diseases.

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It is worth noting that the acidity levels become normal, and the immune system of cucumbers becomes stronger.

Recipes

The easiest way to add soda is as follows. You need to fill a bucket with water and let it sit. Then add a few spoons of soda and add soap.

This is the recipe for spraying.

If you want to water the cucumbers, you should change the recipe a little. To do this, take a spoonful of soda for each half bucket of water. One bush needs two liters of this product.

Earlier we talked about which 3 varieties of raspberries can be called the most productive .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti


Content
  1. What You Need to Know About Baking Soda and Growing Cucumbers
  2. Useful properties of culinary powder
  3. Recipes