Rules for growing cucumbers in bags
People have come up with many different methods of growing crops. One way is to grow bagged cucumbers.
Rules for growing cucumbers in bags
Method characteristic
The increased humidity of the air leads to the appearance of fungal diseases in plants, this is especially dangerous for melons and gourds.
When growing cucumbers in greenhouses or greenhouses, they monitor how many seeds to plant per 1 sq. m and beyond the distance between the holes. This method allows you to plant no more than 4 bushes in such an area, while when planting cucumbers in bags of 1 sq. m, you can place from 10 to 15 seedlings, and the plants will not rot and hurt.
Benefits
- significant savings in space on the land;
- the ability to grow cucumbers in the house, on the loggia or balcony, on the veranda, etc.;
- the possibility of harvesting from a small land area;
- easy, convenient and simple plant care;
- early ripening of the crop and long-term fruiting;
- convenient harvesting;
- healthy vegetables.
A plus is also the resistance of cucumbers in plastic bags to various diseases, saving the roots from the bear. Proper care, particularly watering, will prevent root rot formation. And the fact that there is no need to form the beds and weed them simplifies the process.
Technology features
There are some simple tricks to get the most out of growing vegetables this way.
First of all, you need to take a responsible approach to the choice of a landing bag. It should be tight, not torn under the influence of external factors. It is best to use white containers as they prevent moisture evaporation. To avoid the development of diseases, monitor the frequency of watering and the amount of water. In order to harvest as long as possible, it is better to plant varieties of cucumbers with different ripening periods.
This technology is simple, does not require large monetary and resource costs, is characterized by a long fruiting period and high yield. It is not difficult to grow cucumbers in this way, however, in order to achieve good results, it is necessary to follow certain instructions and follow the rules.
Growing rules
Cucumbers are one of the crops that are whimsical to growing conditions.
Properly selected soil is of great importance for them. The soil for cucumbers should be moderately loose, fertile, moist and warm enough. When planting in large garden plots, to fulfill this condition, you need to know the exact period of planting seeds and carefully prepare the soil. But it's much easier to grow bagged cucumbers.
In planting containers, plant roots develop faster and grow strongly in depth, which allows them to receive a large amount of necessary nutrients. In open ground, it is difficult to impregnate a thick layer of soil with microelements, to provide oxygen saturation and warming to a great depth.From this, the root system does not grow deeper, but remains on the surface, and in a hot period it can dry out. Also, young roots can be damaged during loosening of the soil and thereby reduce productivity or even destroy the plant.
Stages
Plants need to be well cared for
Cultivation of cucumbers in bags is carried out in several stages:
- Selection and preparation of a landing site.
- Preparing containers for cucumbers.
- Soil preparation.
- Planting planting material or prepared seedlings.
The technology is practiced mainly in the southern regions, since the warm climate contributes to the early start of the growing season and the development of culture. Before planting, the seeds are checked, treated with a growth stimulant, soaked, and only after that they are planted in bags to a depth of 5 cm. In the northern part, cucumbers are planted using seedlings.
To grow healthy seedlings, they need to be watered abundantly. It also helps to easily get a lump of soil from the container without damaging the young roots. Prepared holes in containers are watered with warm water and the seedlings are placed in them, then covered with earth, lightly compressed and sprinkled with loose soil until the first leaves.
It is important to plant seedlings in a permanent place on time, as soon as the seedlings have a third leaf. If planted later, there is a risk that the plant will not take root or get sick. To properly plant bagged cucumbers and get a large harvest, you need to follow all steps step by step and ensure proper plant care.
Preparing the landing site
You can choose absolutely any area where containers with cucumbers will be placed. For this technology, there are no requirements for lighting, ventilation and quick access to water, as in agricultural technology in the open field. However, do not place the bags in a square; this will make it more difficult to equip them. It is better to arrange them in a row, not necessarily in the garden, you can along the wall, fence, etc.
A good area would be a slightly darkened place so that the sun hits the plant, but does not burn the delicate leaves of the seedlings. You can place containers in gazebos, next to shrubs or under fruit trees, where there is a diffused shadow. Plots near greenhouses or greenhouses are also a good option.
Before equipping a container for cucumbers and filling it with earth, prepare the beds on which the containers will stand. To get started, you need a long pallet or several small ones. On top of them are placed bags (plastic or from under sugar or flour). The third part of the container is filled with earth. The entire package is wrapped with tape so that it does not break. When the landing site is prepared, and the bags are installed, proceed to the equipment of the container.
Preparing planting bags
The most suitable for the procedure are woven bags made from sugar or flour, ordinary plastic bags are also suitable, but they are less durable. The container volume should be about 80-100 liters.
The process of preparing the container is simple: organic garbage should be placed on the bottom - hay, dried grass, branches or bark of trees, small chips. Then a little more than half of the total volume of the container is filled with prepared soil, watered well and tied with burlap. After that, the container is placed in a warm, sunny place for at least a week so that the earth warms up.
The next step is to place the bags in a permanent place. If there are no pallets, the bags are slightly dug into the ground so that they stand firmly. The containers are placed next to each other, leaving a small distance between, so that the seedlings do not tangle and it is convenient to harvest.
Be sure to prepare planting bags
A wooden stick up to 2 m in length is driven in the center of each container to the very bottom. At the upper end of the stick, a nail is hammered to the middle and bent with a loop. Ropes are tied to it so that cucumber whips can curl.4 plastic or polyethylene tubes are inserted from all sides with a radius of approximately 10 cm almost to the very bottom, through which water will flow. The lower end of the tube is covered with clay or plasticine, and a watering hose is attached to the upper end.
Watered 2-3 times a week with warm water. Water flows through the tubes directly to the roots, without soaking the leaves. Also, on both sides of each package, small triangles with sides of 3 cm are cut out in a checkerboard pattern for airing. The incisions are made as many as the seedling bushes are supposed to be grown in one container. After that, you can plant cucumbers.
Soil preparation
To grow cucumbers in any bags, you must carefully consider the preparation of the potting mix. When using a container with a volume of up to 100 liters, you will need the following number of components:
- 10-13 kg of manure or humus;
- 10-13 kg of sawdust, dry grass or straw;
- 20-25 kg of simple soil;
- 10-20 g superphosphate;
- 5-10 g of potassium sulfate.
It is better to take sod soil as a basis and dilute it with organic and phosphorus fertilizers. Some gardeners advise adding the ashes of fruit trees to the mixture. You can apply one or more layers of fresh dandelions as organic fertilizers, but in this case the layers are alternated with the soil mixture.
Planting cucumbers
There are two ways to grow cucumbers in plastic or wicker bags: seeds and seedlings. If it is decided to plant cucumber seeds in large containers, it is better to sow them not only in holes on the surface, but also deep in the ground. To do this, about 10 cuts are made on the sides, at least 5 cm in length, and the seed is placed in the ground, and then the soil is lightly tamped. This method allows the seeds to germinate quickly, the first shoots will appear within a week.
When planting seedlings, it is important not to damage the young roots. In the soil, you need to make a depression the same size as a lump of earth from a seedling glass and lightly pour warm water, then gently take out an earthen lump and place it in the hole. The first 4 days, the seedlings are watered abundantly and shaded so that they do not burn in the sun. During this time, young plants have time to adapt to new conditions and begin to grow further.
Conclusion
Growing cucumbers in plastic bags is quick and easy. This method saves resources and space in the garden. In addition, with the help of this technology, you can get a healthy crop in volume no less than when grown in the open field.