In the greenhouse, cucumber plants can be grown particularly well at a constant temperature and optimal humidity, protected from vermin and harvested several times. In order to achieve the maximum yield, one should pay attention to the special features under glass when growing and caring for suitable cucumber varieties.

The optimal location and soil for greenhouse cucumbers

Greenhouse cucumbers are sensitive to drafts. Therefore do not plant directly at the door, but in an area protected from the wind. How to prepare the greenhouse soil for the cucumber plants:

  • loosen soil
  • Mix in straw-rich manure and compost
  • Add bark mulch

Cucumber plants thrive in alkaline soil with a pH between 5.5 to 7.5. To neutralize acidic soil, it is advisable to pour in lime powder before planting greenhouse cucumbers.

The right choice of variety for cultivation in the greenhouse

Bitter-free and seedless F1 hybrid cucumber varieties thrive particularly well under glass and, as purely female flowering plants, do not require pollination. The germination period is 5 to 10 days:

  • Euphya F1 - tasty and fast growing
  • Sudica F1- aromatic fruits up to 35 centimeters long
  • Conny F1 - smaller, high-yielding snack cucumber, also suitable for pickling

If you cultivate mixed crops and use both male and female seeds, you should air the greenhouse more often and make sure that insects fertilize the flowers. Or transfer male pollen to female flowers with a cotton swab.

Special care and climbing aid under the roof

Cucumber plants love it warm and humid. They are sensitive to temperatures below 10°C. Therefore, do not plant in an unheated greenhouse until May. If you want to cultivate cucumbers all year round, you should insulate them with bubble wrap when it is cold and equip the greenhouse with a heater and additional lighting using UV plant lamps.

Also important: Water cucumbers regularly and properly. Organically fertilize cucumber plants weekly during the peak growing season as they need extra nutrients.

Suitable climbing aids guide the cucumber plants upwards into the light so that the shoots grow faster and form more flowers. Before the shoot tip hits the greenhouse roof, it should be trimmed or brought back down. To encourage fruiting, simply pinch off the side shoots in good time.

diseases and pests

Although the greenhouse offers more shelter compared to the open ground, diseases such as spider mites and aphids lurk in special greenhouse cucumbers. Excessive humidity, waterlogging or wet leaves are the causes.

Always harvest time

Harvest garden-fresh greenhouse cucumbers correctly. Organic cucumbers up to four times a year - it's worth it and inspires every hobby gardener.

tips and tricks

Hot feet after gardening? It is best to slice a cucumber from the fridge, put it on your feet and let it work for 10 minutes. This refreshes and revives tired legs.

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Vegetable garden