During the cucumber seedling raising period, the cucumber is normally watered every 7-10 days, and the cucumber can be watered every 5 days during the fruit bearing period. In the case of cucumber seedlings, the amount of water needed to be reduced can be watered every 7-15 days to keep the soil slightly wet.
The frequency of watering can also be adjusted according to seasonal changes. When the temperature is low, the soil humidity is relatively low. At this time, the amount of watering can be reduced to make the soil slightly dry. When the temperature is high, the water evaporation is fast, and frequent watering is required to ensure that the soil is semi dry.
Cucumber needs less nutrients during germination. Under normal circumstances, adding proper amount of base fertilizer to the soil can meet the growth needs of cucumber. During the seedling period, the cucumber has little demand for nutrients. When it is found that the seedlings are yellowing, it is necessary to apply compound fertilizer in time to supplement nutrition.
In the early flowering period, the cucumber has a low demand for nutrients. During this period, it is necessary to apply slow effect organic fertilizer once a month. Holes can be dug in the root of the cucumber and the fertilizer can be buried in the soil to improve the soil fertility. When the demand of cucumber for nutrients reaches the peak in the fruit bearing period, the diluted liquid fertilizer can be directly poured into the soil. Be careful not to splash the fertilizer on the leaves and flower buds, otherwise the normal growth of cucumber will be affected.
