Cucumbers are vines, and growing them doesn’t require any special skills. Cucumbers grow efficiently on cucumber trellises or fences. Pickled cucumbers are also fun, just like regular cucumbers. They’re also great for making refrigerator pickles or adding to salads. Kimchi varies in size, texture and flavor. You can also pickle any regular cucumber.
Cucumbers can vary in flavor depending on how you grew and cared for them. Growing this vegetable in containers is rewarding and easy. Here are things to keep in mind when growing cucumbers in containers.
Choose your container
If you are growing cucumbers in containers, it is best to choose large containers. As with most fruits and vegetables, growing in a larger container works better because it will hold enough soil for your plants. More soil means she can hold water well. Their growth depends on which cucumbers.
More sunshine
Growing pickles in containers needs at least six to eight hours of sun a day. Choose a sunny spot in your yard.
Potting soil
Get a high standard potting soil. Determine if your potting soil is already mixed with fertilizer so you don’t have to add your own. If fertilizer is not available, you may need to use fertilizer to condition the soil for growing cucumbers.
Fertilize
Note that cucumbers are considered heavy feeders. Therefore, it is important to fertilize consistently or use a slow-release fertilizer mix to get the best crop and keep the plants growing.
Temperature
Cucumbers need warm soil to grow. Cucumbers grow best between 21°C (70°F) and 35°C (95°F). You should know that the type of pot you use can affect how your cucumbers will grow. Note that some pans heat faster. Black plastic pans reach the preferred temperature faster than other pans made of other materials.
Start sowing
Starting cucumbers from seed is very simple. But if you live in an area with cooler temperatures, you will have a hard time growing them. While there are ways to grow cucumbers in colder climates, you’ll need to make sure they get plenty of sunlight. Cucumber seeds should be 1.5 to 2.5 cm deep and you should handle them with care. Seeds must be firm before planting, make sure to separate them. Ideally, you should have two plants per square foot of soil.
Trellising
Trellising the cucumbers will keep them from covering most of the ground. Once cucumbers get dirty, they are attacked by insects that will eat them with glee. Growing cucumbers on trellises will make it easier for you to find them and harvest them on time. Cucumbers that are allowed to climb tend to grow more leaves and receive more sun exposure.
Watering
Most plants depend on consistency in watering. You have to make sure the soil is always moist but not soggy.
Cucumbers can grow quickly and tend to be bitter and have more seeds when ripe. There are also some small cucumber varieties that are the most delicious, so they must be picked in good time.