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Not every novice gardener knows that planting cucumbers in August in a greenhouse is also possible. If you carry out such an event correctly, you can get a good harvest. Planting cucumbers at the end of summer is quite possible, but this only applies to some varieties.
The rules for growing vegetables in the fall are quite simple. They consist in creating the most favorable conditions for the plant crop. We are talking not only about watering and preparing the soil, but also about the necessary lighting and heat. Not all varieties of cucumbers will tolerate the autumn coolness well, even in a greenhouse, so only the most resistant ones should be planted.
How to choose a cucumber variety
Nowadays, a huge number of different varieties of cucumbers are widely represented on the market for horticultural products. But not all of them easily tolerate greenhouse cultivation. Some are specifically designed to grow only in open ground. Such varieties cannot be used for planting in a greenhouse. Moreover, when choosing suitable seeds, you need to pay attention to the quality of the finished vegetables. Some are great for canning, while others are better just cut into salads.
Experienced gardeners recommend using specially designed or universal varieties of cucumbers for late planting in a greenhouse, which include "Herman", "Merengue" and "Claudia". All of them are highly resistant to various diseases, small in size and have good taste. These varieties ripen early, but the leader is “Herman”, which ripens within 40 days after planting in the soil. "Meringue" has a high yield. With the right approach, you can achieve a result in which you can harvest up to 8 kg of vegetables from one bush. "Clavdia" is perfect for pickling.
Rules for planting cucumbers in a greenhouse
This point is considered essential for obtaining a good result. Even if you choose the most suitable and high-quality seeds, nothing meaningful may grow from them if the planting rules are violated.
To do this you will need to carry out one simple but very useful procedure. In the hole where the cucumber will be planted, you need to pour a little warm manganese solution, and then a little more warm water.
It is important to plant the cucumber so that its root collar does not touch the ground. If water gets on it during watering, this can lead to rotting of the vegetable. You can transfer seedlings from pots to soil in a greenhouse a month after the first leaves appear. This time will be quite enough to properly prepare the soil. It needs to be well fertilized, for which wood ash, urea, potassium sulfate solution or superphosphate are used.After the land has been cultivated, it must be carefully dug up and cow manure or bird droppings diluted in water must be poured in.
It is advisable to plant cucumbers in warm soil. To do this, it can be additionally warmed up. A similar procedure is carried out using a film that is used to cover the prepared beds a week before planting cucumbers on them. Even at the end of August this will be quite enough.
Schemes for planting cucumbers in a greenhouse
In order for plants to feel good and bear a lot of fruit, they must be planted correctly. Plants should not be located too close to each other, otherwise they will become very crowded over time, which will lead to a decrease in yield.
Most often, experienced gardeners use planting patterns in a row or in a checkerboard pattern. The distance between each bush should be at least 60 cm, otherwise the cucumbers will be too crowded, that is, they will not receive enough light and nutrients from the soil. Do not plant cucumbers or other greenhouse plants too close to the edge of the greenhouse. This way they won't get enough heat. While in August there may not be any problems with this, already in September-October the cold will definitely affect the yield.
The rules for transplanting cucumbers provide for maintaining the integrity of the main lump of earth, which will be in the pot along with the seedlings. This will keep the roots intact, meaning it will be easier for the plant to adapt to a new location.
After all the seedlings have found their place in the beds, it is necessary to stretch 2 rows of ropes, to which the plants will cling when they begin to actively grow. The optimal height of the top row will be 1.5 m.
Greenhouse requirements
If a gardener decides to grow a high-quality and abundant harvest of cucumbers by planting them in a greenhouse in August, he must follow several important rules. First of all, you need to pay special attention to the structure itself. It should be made of high-quality material that can withstand the autumn cold. Polycarbonate is best suited for this. The greenhouse for cucumbers should be high enough. The minimum for the building is 180 cm. In addition, the greenhouse must be equipped with a window. This will allow the cucumbers not to overheat in warm weather and effectively ventilate the room.
Experts recommend using greenhouses on a pile foundation for growing cucumbers; this option is not only more convenient, but also durable.
Before planting cucumbers in a greenhouse, you need to consider the irrigation system. It can be either mechanical or automatic, the main thing is that the plants receive enough moisture.
