Raise The Cucumbers

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Огурцы на балконе In the context of megapolis, we have to eat only the food we sell in supermarkets. But for those who have an insurmountable desire to make fresh cucumbers of their own production, even under the conditions of the city, there is an excellent opportunity to develop this culture on their own balcony.

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How to raise cucumbers on the balcony?

Not every balcony will be suitable for this purpose:

First, it must be glazed. The cucumbers don't like the crossroads, and you're probably not gonna be able to harvest any of the harvests on the unprotected wind balcony.

If these conditions are met, the choice of seeds can be bold.

Today, several varieties of cucumber seeds specially designed to grow in urban balcony can be found for sale. If you choose, read the label carefully. Огурцы It shall indicate that the class is tenusive, has small fruit, does not require pollination and may be grown on the balcony.

Such hybrids are classified as follows:

F1 urban cucumber
“F1 Balagan”
“F1 Courage”
F1 Balcony
F1 Berenday et al.

The seeds of cucumbers for " balloon cultivation " can be started in the second half of April, early May. The sustenance of seeds can soon lead to boutons being formed before the plant can be taken to the balcony, which in turn threatens to deteriorate. Plus, lianas will grow too much because of the lack of light.

Babcon cucumber seed

Bulk cucumbers can be planted in conventional plastic containers for domestic colours (80x25cm), which must contain special drains and water supply. Often, conventional wooden boxes or disembarks are used in this role.

Second important part of the process cucumber cultivation The balcony is soil. The cucumbers are grateful to grow and fertilize only in fertile soil, so if it comes to the purchase of the ground in the nearest flower shop, it should be a universal option for vegetable crops (acidity pH 6, 3-6, 8), and even better if a little garden land from the dacha can be extracted and mixed with the raw content:1

One plant will need about 5 litres of soil, which needs to be further processed before seeds are planted by one of the most convenient options for you: spill the foungicide, evaporate the boiler or heat the microwave.