Proper watering cucumbers in the greenhouse

Growing cucumbers requires a balance of soil and air temperatures, as well as controlling humidity levels. This vegetable culture loves a lot of light and heat, so the proper watering of cucumbers is the most important step in the care. This is especially true for growing vegetables in greenhouses. Most of the gardeners and gardeners, due to the peculiarities of our country's climate, use polycarbonate greenhouses, therefore, to obtain a rich harvest, it is necessary to study the basic rules and peculiarities of cucumber irrigation.

Conditions for growing cucumbers

In the first place cucumber seedlings should provide the necessary amount of light. Twelve hours a day can significantly increase the yield. In addition, in such conditions, the rate of development of cucumber bushes also increases.

Like any light-loving vegetable, cucumber does not want to grow when it is darkened. The lack of light can lead to the weakening of plants, accelerate their aging, reduce immunity to diseases. The development of the vegetable depends on how often you water the cucumbers in the greenhouse after planting.

Also important is the observance of the correct temperature in the greenhouse. On average, it should be + 22 ... +26 ° С. At temperatures below +14.5 ° C and above +42 ° C, the development of the plant will stop. If the temperature is kept below +12 ° C for a long time, then the roots cannot take moisture from the soil, and the cucumbers stop growing.

Vital for cucumbers is the right soil, because, having a shallow root system, the plant gives a good harvest in a short time. First of all, the soil for planting cucumbers should be well permeable and absorb liquid, and also have a high fertility rate. The most suitable option for seedlings of cucumbers is considered to be sod, field soil or humus.

How to water cucumbers so that they do not get bitter?

Even the most reverent care of cucumbers during their growth does not guarantee that during the tasting of the harvest you will not feel the bitter taste of the vegetable. However, experienced growers use a number of tricks that help reduce the concentration of bitter substances in cucumbers.

To cucumbers are not bitter, above all, moisten the soil on timedo not let it dry out. Use only warm water, watch the temperature in the greenhouse, it should be within + 23 ... +24 degrees.

The regularity of watering cucumbers in a polycarbonate greenhouse should be increased in particularly hot weather. Based on how often the temperature changes, the decision is made about the need for watering.

Cucumbers are very sensitive to weather changes. If at least four days in a row will be hot, the number of bitter cucumbers in the garden will increase significantly. The lack of moisture in the soil will also lead to a deterioration in the taste of vegetables. Consider that cucumbers planted on clay or sandy soil will definitely be bitter than usual.

Why is temperature required?

Observance of the correct temperature regime will provide cucumbers with comfortable conditions for quick and successful ripening. Consider that it is best to grow cucumbers in heated greenhouses.

During the day, the temperature should be maintained at +20 ° C and about + 17 ... +18 ° C at night. This regime must be maintained until the fruiting period begins.

Further, the vegetables will need even more heat, and if by that time it will not be hot enough outside, you should continue to heat them yourself. If it is overcast outside, it means that the temperature in the greenhouse should vary from +21 to +23 ° С, and in sunny weather - + 24 ... +28 ° С. At night, you can not warm the plants so intensely, it’s enough to support + 18 ... + 20 ° С inside the greenhouse.

Basic rules for watering in the greenhouse

There are many ways and methods of moistening cucumber beds, which each gardener chooses for himself.However, a prerequisite is to comply with the basic rules, which we will consider below.

Water requirements

• Exceptionally warm water is suitable for irrigation - + 20 ... +25 ° C. When heated, do not bring it to a boil.
• Keep the purity, in the composition should not be harmful salts and fluorine.
• Hard water needs to be softened by adding a little wood ash at the rate of 5 tsp. 10 liters of water. Stiffness will affect how many times a week water cucumbers in the greenhouse.

Watering technique

For watering you can use a hose, a watering can or a bucket. In all cases need to ensure that the stream of water fell exclusively on the ground:

• If your choice fell on the hose, then adjust the weak and gentle pressure of the water. For greater control of the jet, use special nozzles that disperse and reduce it.
• Watering is better to use for additional sprinkling of cucumbers on particularly sunny days in the proportion of 4-5 liters per 1m². This procedure allows you to quickly reduce the temperature in the greenhouse and humidify the air well.
• Watering from a regular bucket is also effective, but takes more time. This method allows you to more accurately pour water through the grooves, keeping the roots and stems of the plant intact.

Watering

For all the time growing cucumber bushes require a different approach to care and watering. So, let's see how the frequency and volume of irrigation of cucumbers vary depending on the stage of development.

After landing

To determine how often cucumbers should be watered in a greenhouse after planting, consider the need of a plant for moisture during different periods of growth. In order for the seedlings to take root well in the new place, immediately after disembarking it should be poured abundantly. After that, the intensity of irrigation should be reduced to once every few days, 3-5 liters per 1 square. m. This mode should be observed until the beginning of flowering.

During flowering

Watering is carried out every 3-4 days (if it is hot, you need to water every day). If the air temperature rises above 25 degrees, irrigate the cucumbers. This procedure is carried out daily, thereby reducing the temperature of the leaves and flowers, do not fade the ovary.

During fruiting

Often the time of year and the month of cultivation determines how often water cucumbers in the greenhouse during fruiting. The table below describes the norms and schedule for watering cucumbers in different seasons.

Month	Watering mode	Amount of water, l
January February	1 time in 3-5 days	3-5
March	1 time in 3-4 days	3-8
April May	1 time in 2-3 days	5-10
June July	1 time in 2 days or daily	7-12

In the heat and in rainy weather

Cold and damp weather reduces the need for watering cucumbers, during this period it is better to track the level of soil moisture and air. Together with the fall in temperature, the soil itself cools and re-humidified, which contributes to the decay of the roots and wilting of the plant.

If it is overcast, but warm, you can water cucumbers in the morning or late in the evening. The success of growing vegetables in a polycarbonate greenhouse depends on what time you water the cucumbers. Water from the beds can flow into the tracks, so in order to avoid mud flows, overlay them with a film along the borders.

Most gardeners are puzzled by the question of how to properly water cucumbers in a greenhouse in the heat. Hot weather is bad for the growth of cucumbers.In order to achieve a cooling temperature, it is recommended to apply refreshing watering or ventilation. This means that, in addition to the main abundant irrigation, it is necessary to treat water bushes, paths, shelves and walls of the greenhouse at the rate of 1-1.5 l / sq. m

The regularity and intensity of irrigation need to gradually increase to 6-15 liters per 1 square. m, every 2-4 days. Be sure to take into account the characteristics of the soil and weather conditions.

Growing cucumbers and drip irrigation

Automatic drip systems are the most popular method of irrigation in both industrial and home greenhouses, where more than 50 plants are grown. Drip method has several advantages:

• saving time;
• system durability;
• perfect balance of moisture in the ground;
• ease of installation and low cost;
• weather resistance;
• the soil does not erode,
• roots do not bare;
• automated system operation;
• suitable for large sites;
• use warm water, which is a prerequisite for the proper irrigation of cucumbers in a greenhouse made of polycarbonate.

In order for the roots to develop locally, without growing to dry areas, need to build the right water supply system. In greenhouse conditions, it should flow into the soil around the rhizome of cucumbers. This moment is important to get a good harvest in the greenhouse. Thanks to this watering system, each individual plant receives exactly the amount of moisture it needs.

Drip irrigation of cucumbers in the greenhouse provides for a slow flow of water through the pipes, so during this time it manages to heat up. The necessary humidity and warm air create conditions similar to the subtropical climate.Thus, you can get a crop of cucumbers all year round.

When choosing a method of watering cucumbers in a greenhouse, you can experiment with various schemes. All existing systems have their advantages and disadvantages: drip irrigation, moistening through soil grooves and sprinkling. By trial and error method, combining these techniques, you are guaranteed to get an ideal irrigation system for your conditions, which means a rich harvest of delicious cucumbers.