The sun and moon also affect fruiting vegetables such as cucumbers. For this reason, recreational gardeners use the power of the moon to care for cucumbers. Cucumbers planted and cared for during the waxing moon are richer in ingredients and taste more aromatic. Hand in hand with the sun and the moon.

As the night brightens with the waxing moon, anything that grows above ground, such as cucumbers and broccoli, should be planted, planted, and tended. It is also the ideal time for grafting plants, propagation by cuttings and harvesting.

Watering and watering cucumbers - when and how?

Can you water cucumbers wrong? Yes! If you administer appropriate but unfavorable single doses at the wrong time, the plants will suffer. Because cucumbers love heat and constantly evaporate moisture. Therefore, when it is dry: water the cucumbers properly.

Water more or less?

On the one hand, cucumber plants are thirsty and want to be kept moist. On the other hand, you should not water them too much and avoid waterlogging.

Better repotting with the moon

Like all fruit plants, cucumbers grow above ground. During the waxing phases of the moon, you can repot cucumber plants outdoors after the ice holy ones. Sufficient watering of the roots after repotting is important so that they grow faster.

5 reasons to cut cucumbers:

From sowing at the beginning of March to harvest, there are a few months in which you should regularly separate your cucumbers properly.

  • Pruning the cucumber plants
  • Cut back for a 2nd harvest
  • Pinch out the side shoots
  • Pinch off the first flowers
  • Cutting off ripe cucumbers

Cucumber pests that keep coming back

Caring for cucumbers properly also means preventing diseases and pests that recur every year in good time, treating them effectively and protecting the cucumber plants adequately.

What happens when green leaves suddenly turn yellow?

Yellow leaves and pale greens can indicate moisture loss or mineral deficiencies. Additional fertilizing and the supply of minerals allow the plants to produce fresh green again.

Use the full moon to fertilize

Shortly before the full moon, plants absorb nutrients and liquids particularly well. The optimal time to fertilize cucumber plants organically or to supply them with a long-term fertilizer.

tips and tricks

Gardeners differentiate between snake cucumbers, also known as salad cucumbers, and pickling cucumbers. The latter are sturdier and can be grown outdoors, making them a better choice for recreational gardeners and those wanting to become one. If they are to be served as a salad, simply let them grow longer and harvest later.

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