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A common problem for many summer residents is the partial or even complete destruction of the cucumber crop. Therefore, the question of why cucumbers die in a greenhouse and how to prevent this is still relevant. Growing perfectly maintained crops that will yield 100% of the harvest is a difficult task to complete. Cucumbers are a delicate crop that is susceptible to external factors, so beginners have a lot of trouble with it.
Causes of death of cucumber bushes and fruits
Fading leaves and twisted fruits are a problem not only for beginners, but also for experienced gardeners. There are many reasons for this behavior, so greenhouse owners need to understand in more detail what violations were committed during the preparation of beds, planting crops and daily care.
Common problems:
- Fungal diseases - a primary attack that affects garden crops, including cucumbers. White rot quickly spreads throughout the plant, softening the tissues and turning them into mucus, causing the cucumbers to die. The harvest either does not grow at all, or its quantity is minimal.
- From pests All cultures suffer if no attention is paid to combating them. Today, the agricultural market offers various means to combat aphids, whiteflies and other harmful insects.You just need to choose the appropriate drug and carry out the treatment according to the instructions.
- Root rot begins to manifest itself even before the bushes begin to bear fruit. It can appear during the period of fruit formation and during fruiting. This disease indicates that the gardener made some mistakes when selecting planting material. There may also be a violation of the pre-sowing preparation of seeds.
- Improper construction of beds - a common problem faced by beginning vegetable growers. Without experience, a gardener can build a bed that is too high, and this can lead to rapid evaporation of water. As a result, the cucumbers disappear because they do not have time to receive enough moisture.
- Failure to comply with temperature conditions - another mistake of inexperienced summer residents. It is necessary to clearly understand that cucumber is a heat-loving crop that reacts painfully to temperature changes. If the greenhouse is not heated properly, the leaves will first begin to wither, and then the death of the crop may follow. This problem can be easily eliminated by adjusting the temperature balance in the greenhouse.
Knowing about the possible occurrence of such problems, the summer resident can take the necessary measures to obtain a bountiful harvest.
About pests and diseases
Common pests that attack and spoil planted cucumbers are aphids and greenhouse whiteflies. Insects eat not only leaves, but also roots. You can get rid of them without resorting to store-bought products, but using simple materials at hand:
- To get rid of whiteflies, just find a piece of plywood, paint it yellow, and then cover its surface with a sticky substance.The yellow color attracts this pest, and when it sits on a sticky surface, it becomes trapped.
- To get rid of aphids, you can prepare a garlic solution in a ratio of 1:10.
Most often, cucumber suffers from downy mildew, root and gray rot:
- Powdery mildew manifests itself in the form of white spots on the leaves of the plant, which grow over time, the leaves themselves begin to turn yellow, and the plant begins to die.
- Downy mildew also appears in the form of spots on cucumber leaves, but only in a green tint. They grow, turn yellow and cause the plant to dry out.
- Root rot appears when seedlings are planted incorrectly or when watering the plant with too cold water. As a result of such actions, cracks appear on the roots and the plant dies.
- gray rot can be detected by grayish spots on the stem and leaves. They are the result of soil freezing and poor ventilation of the greenhouse.
How to set up a greenhouse so that cucumbers do not wither
In order for cucumber seedlings to quickly take root in a new place, you need to think about how to properly cultivate the soil; it is its quality that will influence the growth of the crop and its further fruiting.
Therefore, all the soil in the greenhouse must be properly dug up, weeded weed, remove all remains of previous plants, and then fertilize properly.
Fertilizing the soil is an important point, since minerals and other useful microelements will saturate the soil and provide adequate nutrition to young cucumber seedlings.
Don’t forget about fumigating the greenhouse, which will disinfect the space and ensure safe development for cucumbers. This can be done immediately after planting the seedlings. Fumigation will get rid of pests and other microorganisms that can harm the cucumber. To carry out proper fumigation, all doors and windows in the greenhouse must be tightly closed. After this, you need to take kerosene, lump sulfur, place it all in a container and set it on fire.
Heating in a greenhouse is an equally important point; the correct temperature will ensure an excellent harvest of cucumbers. Here you need to take into account the characteristics of a particular variety.
All early ripening varieties and some hybrids are suitable for greenhouse planting, for example, Suomi F1, Saratov F1 and Hybrid Valaam.
The most important thing is to remember the rules of care and love your work, then the young seedlings will give a tasty and abundant harvest in the future.
