"There will be a lot of harvest": how to feed cucumbers - the best options for feeding

16.05.2024 09:46

A huge number of juicy and crispy cucumbers in the garden beds is every summer resident’s dream.

To have a large harvest, it is important to properly care for vegetables, including using fertilizers.

The expert of the site "TUT NOVOSTI", scientist agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh will tell you about the best way to feed cucumbers.

There are a huge number of fertilizers available, but we will look at organic options.

Compost

Thanks to compost, plants receive a number of useful substances that promote growth and development.

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If you add a small amount of compost to the hole before planting the seedlings, you will see the results over time.

Banana peel

Many people are used to throwing away banana peels, but they can be used as excellent fertilizer for cucumbers.

The fact is that the peel contains a lot of potassium, which has a beneficial effect on the growth of vegetables.

To create a fertilizer, finely chop the banana peel and then place it in the hole before planting the seedlings. Then sprinkle the peel with soil.

Nettle

The stinging grass contains a large number of useful substances and microelements, including potassium and nitrogen.

Before planting the seedlings, pour nettle infusion into the hole and leave it alone for half an hour.

Now you know what is the best way to feed cucumbers.

Earlier we talked about how not to harm the harvest .

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / HERE NEWS

Content
  1. Compost
  2. Banana peel
  3. Nettle