Growing cucumbers at home

Growing cucumbers at home has been very popular lately, because cucumber is a very popular vegetable that many people love.

Growing cucumbers at home is actually not very difficult, because you can even grow them on balconies and loggias. You can sow seeds before February 1, then the fruits will appear at the end of March or beginning of April. To grow very good cucumbers at home, you should choose certain varieties and hybrids of cucumbers. The varieties Claudia, Masha, Bianka and others are suitable for growing at home. These hybrids are self-pollinating and have a female flowering type. These varieties are distinguished by their good yield and tallness. The fruits of these hybrids have an excellent taste; their size can reach 15-25 cm.

Important for cucumbers certain microclimate. It does not tolerate drafts, so no matter where it grows, the wind should not blow there. It is advisable to provide cucumbers with high illumination.

To grow cucumber at home you should use special soil or growing medium. Usually they use soil that is more accessible. A fruit and vegetable mixture, which can be purchased in stores, is ideal for these purposes. The soil for cucumbers should always be loose. Seedlings are grown in pots with a diameter of at least 10 cm.

Cucumbers can be grown using seedlings, or you can sow the seeds directly into the main container.

It is important to always keep the room where the plant is grown clean. It is necessary to promptly remove diseased and dry leaves from the plant.You need to water carefully so as not to flood the plant. It is important to prevent the fruits from overripening, so they must be removed in time.