Seedlings of cucumbers in sawdust
The weak resistance of cucumber seedlings to temperature extremes is an important problem that can lead to crop failure. To avoid problems, it is necessary to prepare the seeds for planting correctly. One of the most effective methods is the seedling of cucumbers in sawdust.
Seedlings of cucumbers in sawdust
Advantages of the method
The method has several advantages:
- The seedlings are easy to remove from the sawdust due to the loose structure of the soil.
- The root system of plants remains intact.
- The seeds warm up well and sprout faster.
- The seedlings do not melt and do not overcool.
- You can transplant seedlings into the ground with cotyledon leaves.
- Cucumbers from hot soil are resistant to various diseases.
- Seedlings quickly take root in the soil.
- There is absolutely no weed in such material.
- They can be planted even in the apartment, since there is no dirt from the seedling boxes.
- Planting does not take much time.
- Planting cucumbers in sawdust protects future crops from diseases.
- The soil maintains an optimal water balance.
What you need to work
Sawdust
For work, small sawdust is needed, since they imitate the structure of the soil as well as possible.
Planting containers
Looking for suitable containers for planting
Wooden crates or plastic containers can be used. It is advisable that the containers have suitable lids. Deciding to use plastic containers, pick up boxes in household goods no less than 20 x 30 cm.
Seeds
To get a large harvest of cucumbers, you need to buy only processed seeds. They have the highest germination rate and do not require pollination. Their only drawback is that they are not designed for long-term cultivation. From the seeds that you get from your harvest, the same germination and fruits will not be. Early varieties should be chosen in order to get the result as soon as possible.
Landing procedure
Before starting work, scald the sawdust several times with boiling water: it will remove resin residues from their surface, then take the granules and fill the prepared containers with them by about one quarter. Then fill it all with hot water. After the sawdust is swollen, spread the cucumber seeds into a hot mass. Sprinkle the seedlings on top with the rest of the hot sawdust and close the containers with a lid. If you do not have suitable lids, take regular cling film or household wrap and cover the future crop with it. It is advisable to do everything quickly while the material is warm.
Next, watch the moisture content of the sawdust. As the water evaporates, add it to the containers. It is best to use purified water of 30-40 ° C for irrigation.
Well-lit places, warm rooms are best suited for storing seedlings. Seedlings are often placed on windowsills. It is possible to plant sprouts in the ground no earlier than the stems straighten and at least 2 real leaves appear on them. If you follow this simple technology, you will see the first shoots in 2-3 days.To easily free the seedlings from sawdust, you should first fill it with warm water.
Conclusion
This technique has several advantages over conventional seedling cultivation. By planting cucumbers in sawdust, you can get a rich harvest 2 weeks earlier.