Cucumber, as a common vegetable in our daily life, is deeply loved by people for its delicious taste and rich nutrition. However, to achieve high yield of cucumbers, pruning and forking are the key links. This article will detail the pruning and forking techniques of cucumbers to help growers increase yields.
1. Pruning
The pruning of cucumbers is mainly by removing excess shoots to keep the plant robust, reduce nutrient consumption, and improve photosynthetic efficiency. Pruning is generally divided into the following ways:
1.Single vine pruning: Keep only the main vine and remove the other side vines. This method is suitable for varieties with strong growth and high yields.
2.Double vine pruning: keep the main vine and one side vine, and remove all other side vines. This method is suitable for varieties with medium growth potential and stable yields.
3.Three-vine pruning: keep the main vine and two side vines, and remove all other side vines. This method is suitable for varieties with weaker growth potential and lower yields.
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The forking of cucumbers is mainly to remove excess leaves and side branches, keep the plant ventilated and light, and reduce the occurrence of diseases. Forking is generally divided into the following ways:
1.Blade forking: When there are too many and too dense blades, part of the blades can be removed to increase ventilation and light transmittance.
2.Forking of side branches: When the side branches are too long and too dense, part of the side branches can be removed to reduce nutrient consumption.
3.Male flower forking: When there are too many male flowers, some male flowers can be removed, nutrient consumption can be reduced, and the proportion of female flowers can be increased.
3. Precautions
1.Pruning and forking should be carried out on sunny days to avoid diseases caused by rainy weather.
2.Pruning and forking should be done gently to avoid damaging the plant.
3.After pruning and forking, fertilizer and watering should be applied in time to promote the recovery of plant growth.
In conclusion, pruning and forking of cucumbers is one of the key technologies to achieve high yields. Growers should choose the appropriate pruning method according to the characteristics of the variety and the growth environment, and carry out regular forking operations to improve the yield and quality of cucumbers.