A greenhouse is an ideal place for cucumbers to grow and bear fruit. To get the maximum yield, you need to maintain the optimal temperature, humidity and provide them with enough fresh air.
Ventilation is a key factor for success, but there are some subtleties here too.
Drafts are enemy number one
Cucumbers love warmth and humidity, but do not tolerate drafts well, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication Belnovosti, an agronomist, and a landscape designer. Therefore, it is important to ventilate the greenhouse in such a way as to avoid sudden temperature changes and cold air flows.
It is best to open vents or doors on opposite sides of the greenhouse to create even air circulation.
Morning, afternoon, evening: when and how to ventilate
- In the morning: ventilate the greenhouse after sunrise, when the temperature inside begins to rise. This will help to avoid condensation and the development of fungal diseases.
- During the day: on sunny days, ventilate the greenhouse intensively to avoid overheating of the plants. In cloudy weather, ventilation can be limited.
- In the evening: close the greenhouse before sunset to keep the heat inside.
Process automation: modern solutions
To simplify the ventilation process, automatic systems can be used.
Special thermal drives open and close the vents depending on the temperature inside the greenhouse, providing an optimal microclimate for plants.
Thus, simple rules will help to create ideal conditions in the greenhouse for plant growth. And as a reward you will get juicy crispy cucumbers.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
