Cucumber is one of the common vegetables in our daily life, and it is loved by people for its crisp taste and rich nutrition. Watering is a very important management task in the process of growing cucumbers. Proper watering can promote the growth of cucumbers and improve yield and quality. Below we will detail the correct way to water cucumbers.
1. Watering time.
The watering time of cucumbers should be determined according to the season and weather conditions. In spring and autumn, water is generally done every 3-5 days;In summer and winter, due to higher or lower temperatures, the growth rate of cucumbers slows down, and it is necessary to reduce the number of watering times appropriately, generally every 7-10 days. In addition, in rainy days and rainy seasons, it is also necessary to pay attention to appropriately reduce the number of watering times to avoid overwatering and causing diseases.
Second, the watering method.
There are two main ways to water cucumbers: surface irrigation and sprinkler irrigation. Surface irrigation is the practice of pouring water directly on the soil, which is simple and easy, but care needs to be taken not to overwater it to avoid soil compaction and disease. Sprinkler irrigation is to spray water into the air through the sprinkler, and then condense the water in the air into water droplets and fall on the cucumber plant, which can reduce the evaporation and waste of water and improve the utilization rate of water.
3. Watering amount.
The amount of watering of cucumbers should be determined according to factors such as soil moisture, weather conditions, cucumber growth stage, etc. At the seedling stage, it is necessary to keep the soil moist, but not overwatered;During the growing season, it is necessary to increase the amount of watering appropriately to ensure the normal growth of cucumbers. During the dry season, it is necessary to increase the amount of watering;During the rainy season, the amount of watering needs to be reduced. In addition, care should also be taken not to water during hot periods to avoid damage to cucumbers.
4. Precautions.
1.Check the soil moisture before watering, if the soil is too dry or too wet, it is not suitable for watering.
2.When watering, it is necessary to avoid overwatering that can lead to soil compaction and disease.
3.When watering, it is necessary to avoid causing damage to the cucumber plant, so as not to affect its normal growth.
4.When using sprinkler irrigation for watering, pay attention to adjusting the angle of the sprinkler head and the amount of water to ensure that the water droplets can be evenly sprinkled on the cucumber plant.
5.After watering, it is necessary to pay attention to timely loosening of soil and weeding to promote the growth of cucumbers and improve the yield and quality.
In conclusion, the correct watering method is very important for the growth and yield quality of cucumbers. In the process of planting cucumbers, it is necessary to pay attention to choosing the appropriate watering time and method, determining the appropriate amount of watering, and paying attention to some precautions to ensure the normal growth of cucumbers and improve the yield and quality.