Cucumbers are not very picky plants, but they still require care and acceptable conditions for their growth and development, both covered and in the open field. A more common way of growing cucumbers in the Moscow region is in a greenhouse. And in order to do it right and get a good harvest, several conditions are taken into account:

  • Prepared soil (a place to which there will be free access to natural moisture - lowland, river floodplain);
  • Sprouting seedlings and caring for them at home;
  • Placing seedlings in a greenhouse at the right time and in good climatic conditions.

After the seedlings have grown and are ready for transplanting into the greenhouse, you should pay attention to the month, temperature and soil readiness.

Sprouted bushes will be ready for planting after the third leaf appears. In the Moscow region, the required temperature regime for growing cucumbers in a greenhouse occurs in late May - early to mid-June. And the soil, previously fertilized with chicken droppings, warm up with warm water and cover for 10 days.

Cucumbers in the garden

The most important condition when cucumbers are planted in a greenhouse in the Moscow region is the correct time and temperature regime. When there is a stable temperature both day and night, at which the seedlings can grow and not freeze, then the seedlings need to be replanted.

The timing of planting cucumbers in a greenhouse in the Moscow region

The greenery of this crop grows better in the greenhouse than in the open field, because it creates stable temperature conditions for growth. In it, you can grow both young bushes and cucumber seeds without lower risks of crop loss than on a ridge.

It is best to use polycarbonate for greenhouses and greenhouses, as it retains heat better and is less prone to damage.

When asked when to plant cucumbers in a greenhouse in the Moscow region, one answer: as soon as the air temperature normalizes to + 20 ° С (during the day) + 16 ° С (at night).

When the daytime temperature of + 20 ° C lasts more than 5-7 days, then this is one hundred percent time for placing seedlings in the garden.

As for the dates of the month for disembarkation, it is May 20-25 and June 10-15, but only if the air temperature begins to stabilize to favorable degrees, and at night there are no frosts and cold snaps.

Greenhouse cucumbers

Some summer residents look at the lunar calendar when they plant cucumbers in a greenhouse in the Moscow region and other Moscow regions. In 2018, the lunar calendar showed the dates for planting cucumbers for seedlings in the Moscow region from 16 to 18, from 21 to 22 and from 25 to 26 February, at 20-21 and 24-26 March. And the calendar deadline for taking the culture to a greenhouse in the Moscow region fell on the 18-19, 24-26 of May and 14-15, 21-22 of June.

It is not necessary to move the plant according to calendar recommendations, but take into account the dates indicated in it, you need to look at the temperature indicators of the air, whether it is possible to plant.

How to properly plant seeds and seedlings of cucumbers

In addition to the timing of when to plant cucumbers in a greenhouse in the Moscow region, you need to consider how to plant them correctly.

Planting cucumbers for seedlings in the Moscow region requires certain conditions. If you grow seedlings on your own, you must first soak the seeds in wet gauze or cotton wool until germination (2-3 weeks), and then move 2-3 pieces into pots or another container for growing.You can take the usual soil, but pre-treat it with a solution of potassium permanganate or boiling water to disinfect it. You can buy special seedling mixes at the store, or plant the seeds in peat tablets. Sprouted seeds are planted in a container to a depth of 1-2 cm.

Planting cucumbers for seedlings

Greens are fed, watered and hardened before being moved to the greenhouse. She will be ready after each bush gives 3-4 leaves. It is imperative to make sure, before planting seedlings in the greenhouse, that the night air temperature is not lower than + 16 ° C.

The holes in the soil for seedlings are made with a distance of 50-60 cm between them. The deepening is fertilized with manure, which is sprinkled with a thin layer of earth and watered with water. The bush is taken out of the pots along with the earth and placed in a hole, sprinkled with more earth. Watering is carried out in a few days. Later, after moving the seedlings into the soil, you can make a net to grow in the greenhouse or provide other ways of garters.

Note! It is important that the temperature inside the greenhouse is not very high, because the plant will wither, weaken and stretch into growth, not giving a good harvest. To do this, at temperatures above 22 ° C, you need to open windows or doors for ventilation.

Seeds are germinated not only at home, but also in a greenhouse. The main thing is that it is prepared, with warmed up fertilized soil and a temperature of at least 20 ° C.

There is a way to grow germinated and dry seeds directly into the greenhouse soil. They sink to a depth of 10-15 cm, sprinkle with soil and watered abundantly with water (but water should not flow into the center of the hole, but along the edges, so as not to wash the seeds).

Attention!Before moving the seeds into an unheated greenhouse, you need to stick your hand into the hole and if it froze after a few minutes or even a slight cold and dampness was felt, then the soil has not yet warmed up and the seeds will die.

By the way, vegetables can be grown in heated greenhouses for all 12 months.

Planting seeds under film: when and how

Cucumber seeds can be sown in the soil, covering them, in the third decade of May - the first decade of June, when there is no threat of frost. You will first need to prepare them correctly. Fresh seeds will not work; it is better to use those that have lain for a while.

Planting seeds under film

They will need to be soaked in saline, sifted out empty and dried on a napkin.

Now the seeds need to be hardened. To do this, they are placed in a refrigerator for a couple of days, after which they are placed in a warm place for a month (stove, battery, heater).

Before immersion in the soil, they are soaked in warm water for 24 hours. Swollen seeds are laid out in the holes on the ridge to a depth of no more than 4 cm, fall asleep and cover.

Attention! It is possible to cover with a spandbond if the air temperature reaches + 20 ... + 22 ° С.

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Tips from experienced gardeners in the further care and cultivation of cucumbers

Gardeners who have been cultivating vegetables for a long time in different conditions know when to plant cucumbers in a greenhouse in the Moscow region and how to care for them. Therefore, it is worth listening to their advice for novice gardeners.

The most important tip is to monitor your temperature. The optimum degree of air for growing cucumbers is from + 20 ° C to + 25 ° C.

Another important piece of advice is to use polycarbonate greenhouses for cucumbers. This material is more durable and easier to cultivate a plant in.

Suitable for greenhouse growth are Claudia, Evita, Annushka, Rodnichok, Alliance, Farmer. These are hybrid varieties that can be planted in the Moscow region, have earned the recognition of gardeners, develop well in a greenhouse and do not require strong care.

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