July is an important month for gardeners. It is during this period that cucumbers actively bear fruit, requiring special attention and care.
To get a rich harvest, it is necessary to feed the plants correctly.
How to feed cucumbers in July so that they delight you with juicy and tasty fruits?
The importance of fertilizing during the fruiting period
During the fruiting period, cucumbers require abundant nutrition. A deficiency of nutrients can cause slow growth, deterioration of fruit quality and a decrease in yield.
In July, it is especially important for cucumbers to receive sufficient amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Each of these elements plays a key role: nitrogen ensures lush foliage growth, phosphorus makes roots strong and stimulates the formation of ovaries, and potassium is responsible for the rich taste of fruits and strengthens the immunity of plants, protecting them from diseases.
Organic fertilizers
Organic fertilizers play an important role in the nutrition of cucumbers. They not only supply the plants with the necessary substances, but also improve the soil structure.
Compost and humus are excellent sources of nitrogen and other microelements.
They can be applied between rows or used to prepare infusions for watering. Liquid manure diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10 will also be an effective fertilizer for cucumbers.
This type of fertilizing improves soil fertility and promotes active plant growth.
Mineral fertilizers
Mineral fertilizers allow you to quickly replenish the deficiency of nutrients.
In July, it is recommended to use complex fertilizers with a high content of potassium and phosphorus for cucumbers. One of the popular options is nitrophoska.
To prepare the solution, dilute 10-15 g of fertilizer in 10 liters of water and water the plants at the roots.
Also effective will be the use of superphosphate, which improves fruiting and strengthens the root system. For feeding, dilute 20-30 g of superphosphate in 10 liters of water and water the cucumbers.
Folk remedies
Many gardeners prefer to use folk remedies for feeding cucumbers.
One of the proven methods is an ash solution. Ash contains a large amount of potassium and phosphorus, which are necessary for fruiting.
To prepare the solution, dilute 200 g of ash in 10 liters of water and leave for 24 hours. Then strain and water the plants at the root. Yeast infusion is also a popular remedy.
Yeast stimulates growth and increases crop yield. To prepare the infusion, dissolve 10 g of dry yeast and 2 tablespoons of sugar in 10 liters of water, leave for 2-3 hours and water the cucumbers.
Fertilizer depending on the condition of the plants
It is important to consider the condition of the plants when choosing fertilizer. If the leaves of cucumbers are light green or yellowish, this may indicate a lack of nitrogen.
In this case, it is recommended to carry out foliar feeding with urea, diluting 10 g in 10 liters of water and spraying the plants.
If there is a lack of phosphorus, the leaves become dark green with a purple tint, then it is worth using superphosphate.
Potassium deficiency manifests itself as brown spots on the edges of leaves, which can be corrected by adding an ash solution or potassium fertilizers.
Earlier we told you how to feed peonies in July.
