Imagine: cucumbers the size of a zucchini, juicy, crispy and without a hint of bitterness.
The secret lies not in expensive fertilizers, but in ordinary hydrogen peroxide, which costs pennies in any pharmacy.
Start by preparing the holes: two days before planting the seedlings, dig holes 15 cm deep and pour 500 ml of hydrogen peroxide solution into each (3 tablespoons of 3% preparation per 1 liter of water). This will kill pathogenic bacteria and saturate the soil with oxygen.
When planting, add another 2 tablespoons of peroxide mixed with a handful of wood ash to the hole. This cocktail stimulates root growth and protects against rot.
When the vines begin to curl, spray the leaves with a mixture of 1 liter of water, 1 tablespoon of peroxide, and a teaspoon of honey. The honey will attract bees, and the peroxide will prevent powdery mildew.
Repeat the treatment every 10 days, but only early in the morning or after sunset - sun rays can cause burns.
If you want to speed up the growth of ovaries, water the cucumbers at the root with a solution of hydrogen peroxide once a week (1 tablespoon per 5 liters of water). Oxygen activates the absorption of nutrients, and the fruits will fill out twice as fast.
But be careful: exceeding the dosage will lead to yellowing of the leaves. If you notice alarming signs, wash the soil with clean water and sprinkle it with crushed charcoal.
For maximum effect, combine peroxide with organic fertilizers: once a month, water the cucumbers with nettle infusion (1 kg of greens per 10 liters of water, leave for 3 days).
Never use peroxide together with chemical fertilizers - this will cause oxidation reactions that are dangerous for plants.
Pick cucumbers every two days, even if they seem small: overgrown fruits slow down the formation of new ovaries.
Store the harvest in a cool place, wrapped in a damp cloth - this way they will remain juicy for up to three weeks.
