Cucumber growth cycle.
Cucumber is a nutritious and crisp vegetable that is widely loved by people. Knowing the growth cycle of cucumbers can help you grow and harvest high-quality cucumbers better.
First, the germination period.
The germination period is the initial stage of cucumber cultivation and lasts 5 to 10 days. During this time, cucumber seeds absorb sufficient water and nutrients to begin to germinate and grow roots and aerial parts. The focus of this phase of management is to maintain the right temperature and humidity to facilitate smooth seed germination.
Second, the seedling stage.
The seedling stage is an important stage in the growth of cucumbers, which lasts for 20-30 days. At the seedling stage, cucumber plants gradually develop more leaves and side branches, laying the foundation for subsequent flowering and fruiting. In order to cultivate strong seedlings, water and fertilizer should be reasonably controlled, pest control should be strengthened, and suitable light and temperature should be maintained.
3. Early flowering.
The first flowering stage is the stage of transition from vegetative growth to reproductive growth of cucumbers, which lasts 15-20 days. At the first flowering stage, the cucumber plant begins to bloom, and the side branches continue to grow, but at this time it is still dominated by vegetative growth. The management focuses on strengthening water and fertilizer management to promote plant growth and flower bud differentiation. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases to ensure the healthy growth of plants.
Fourth, the fruiting period.
The fruiting period is the most important stage in the cucumber growth cycle and lasts the longest, generally 40 to 60 days. During the fruiting period, cucumber plants continue to bloom and bear fruit, and the yield gradually increases. In order to improve the quality and yield of cucumbers, water and fertilizer management should be strengthened, suitable light and temperature should be maintained, and attention should be paid to the prevention and control of pests and diseases and plant adjustment, so as to ensure the healthy growth of plants and the quality of fruits.
5. Senescence.
The senescence phase is the final stage of the cucumber growth cycle and lasts for a short period of time, generally 10-15 days. During the senescence phase, the growth rate of cucumber plants slows down, the yield gradually decreases, and the quality decreases. At this time, water and fertilizer management should be strengthened to promote the growth and recovery of plants, and at the same time, attention should be paid to the prevention and control of pests and diseases, and the growth cycle of cucumbers should be prolonged.
In summary, the cucumber growth cycle includes germination stage, seedling stage, first flowering stage, fruiting stage and senescence stage. Management should be strengthened at all stages to ensure the healthy growth of plants and the quality of fruits. By understanding the growth cycle of cucumbers, we can better grow and harvest high-quality cucumbers.