With the acceleration of life pace, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to family gardening, hoping to cultivate sentiment and purify the air by planting green plants. Cucumbers, as a common vegetable, are not only nutritious but also refreshing in taste. Let's explore how to grow cucumbers from seeds in pots and easily harvest fresh and green deliciousness at home.
Choose the right seedsBefore starting to grow cucumbers in pots, it is first necessary to select the right seeds. There are many varieties of cucumber seeds on the market, such as "Jade Green" and "Golden Queen". When choosing, the following factors should be considered:
1. Strong adaptability: Choose cucumber varieties that are suitable for local climate and soil conditions.
2. Disease resistance: Choose varieties with strong disease resistance to reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.
3. High yield: Choose varieties with high yield to increase planting benefits.
Prepare planting tools and materials1. Seed pots: Choose seed pots with good breathability and drainage holes at the bottom.
2. Nutrient soil: Use nutrient soil suitable for vegetable growth, such as peat soil, perlite, etc.
3. Watering can: Used for watering.
4. Sowing tools: Such as toothpicks, small spades, etc.
Sowing steps1. Soaking seeds: Soak cucumber seeds in warm water for 4-6 hours to improve germination rate.
2. Sowing: Sprinkle the soaked seeds evenly on the surface of the nutrient soil, with a covering thickness of about 1 centimeter.
3. Watering: Gently spray water to keep the soil moist.
4. Covering with film: Cover the seed pots with plastic film to maintain soil temperature and humidity.
Maintenance management1. Temperature: The suitable temperature for cucumber growth is 20-30℃, pay attention to maintaining indoor temperature.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist and avoid waterlogging.
3. Fertilization: During the growth of cucumbers, apply a compound fertilizer every 10-15 days to promote plant growth.
4. Weeding: Weed in time to prevent weeds from competing with cucumbers for nutrients.
5. Ventilation: Keep indoor air circulation to prevent pests and diseases.
Harvesting and storageThe growth cycle of cucumbers is generally 60-80 days. When cucumbers reach a certain length, they can be picked. After picking, cucumbers can be placed in the refrigerator for storage, with a shelf life of about one week.
Growing cucumbers from seeds in pots is not only simple and easy but also meets the daily needs of families. By following the above steps, I believe you will be able to harvest fresh cucumbers at home. Potted cucumbers can also beautify the home environment and add a touch of green and vitality to life.
References:
《Family Gardening Planting Techniques Manual》, China Agricultural Publishing House, 2019 Edition.
《Cucumber Cultivation Techniques》, Institute of Vegetables, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 2018 Edition.