Cucumber planting time

It is believed that the cucumber appeared in our country from distant and warm India. The uniqueness of this vegetable is that it consists of 95% water, thanks to which toxins are eliminated from the body. In addition, cucumber juice has a beneficial effect on the body as a whole.

Many summer residents enjoy growing cucumbers of various varieties on their plots. The time for planting cucumbers depends on the growing method and weather conditions, since the vegetable is a heat-loving crop.

There are two methods of growing cucumbers: seeds and seedlings. In any case, planting seeds or seedlings in open ground is carried out only in well-warmed soil. The temperature must be at least 15 degrees, otherwise the seeds will die from the cold.

Also, the time for planting cucumbers varies depending on the region. In the central part of Russia, planting is carried out towards the end of May, and in the center of Europe it can be planted already at the beginning of May.

Fertile, loose soil that can retain moisture is suitable for planting cucumbers, since cucumbers are moisture-loving plants.

It is best to choose a place for cucumbers in the garden that is sunny and windless. The ideal temperature for growing cucumbers is between 25 and 30 degrees. If the air temperature drops below 15 degrees, then you can’t expect a harvest. The plant at any stage of cultivation reacts very sensitively to frosts, which are destructive for it.

Cucumbers are not very demanding crops, but they require appropriate care to get a good harvest.