The climatic conditions of some regions and the unfavorable ecological background adversely affect the development of cucumbers. As a result of the influence of external factors, low germination of seeds, a reduction in the period of fruiting, a decrease in the taste of fruits are noted. For these reasons, and to obtain an early harvest, gardeners grow crops in greenhouse conditions. To increase the yield of cucumbers from one square meter can be carried out by planting plants in the greenhouse.
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How much harvest can be collected from 1 square meter growing in garden beds
Greenhouse conditions for the plant are the most acceptable: it creates the desired temperature and a high degree of humidity. On both factors, cucumbers react very positively, making it easy to harvest a good crop. In addition, there are many advantages of this method of cultivation:
- the ability to enrich the soil composition with nutrients or completely replace it;
- limit the access of precipitation to the bed;
- reduce the risk of plant infection;
- obtaining early harvest and prolongation of the fruiting period;
- control irrigation (the amount of fluid and its temperature);
- competent introduction of dressings.
Prepare a greenhouse for planting need to fall. Surfaces of the structure are washed out and treated with lime mortar for the purpose of disinfection. The soil is fertilized and covered with a thick layer of mulch.In the spring, after cleaning the soil and walls, the soil is enriched with organic matter (manure, humus).
The landing is carried out in rows, so that it is more convenient to make a garter of lashes on the trellis. On the square meter planted 3 bushes. The interval between rows is at least 50 cm, so that it was convenient to move along the beds.
Yield largely depends on the type and type of greenhouse. Among the most prolific varieties are the following varieties:
- Tumi - up to 11 kg from a bush;
- Cupid F1 - from 30 to 50 kg per m2;
- Herman F1 - up to 25 kg / m2;
- Prestige F1 - up to 28 kg per m2;
- Ekol F1 - up to 9 kg from a bush.
The right ways to store fresh cucumbers
Growing a good harvest is half the battle. It is important to preserve it for fresh consumption and preservation. There are many proven and new technologies that can be adopted. How much can you store cucumbers depends on storage conditions.
Cold storage conditions
In order for cucumbers to preserve their presentation and taste, it is recommended to use a refrigerator. The knowledge of some rules and techniques will allow you to enjoy the aroma and freshness of green stuff from 3 days to a month and to increase the shelf life.
Vegetable slots
About 3 days the fruits do not change their qualities, if they are placed in a tray for vegetables.In this case, to conduct special training is not necessary.
In plastic bag
Up to 10 days, the fruits remain usable if they are packed in a plastic bag and covered with wet gauze. Keep the packaging open for air circulation.
In paper towels
If you wrap each green leaf with a paper towel and put it in a plastic bag without closing it from above, the shelf life is increased up to 2 weeks.
In a water tray
The cucumbers will remain dense and fresh for up to 3-4 weeks when stored in a tray with water. To do this, liquid is collected in the container by 1-2 cm. All fruits are placed into it vertically with their tails down. The tray itself is placed in the vegetable compartment. Water needs to be changed every 2-3 days.
In egg white
To extend the shelf life of cucumbers up to 1 month, you can use egg white. To do this, you need to prepare the fruit - wash and dry with a paper towel. While vegetables are dried in a natural way, you need to separate the white from the yolk and whisk it a little. Then each cucumber need to dip and dry on the grid. The resulting protein film prevents the evaporation of moisture, with the result that the green leaves are stored for a long time (at least a month) in the vegetable tray of the refrigerator.
How to keep a cucumber at home
Enough storage methods for cucumbers and indoors.
In carton box
The shortest time (2-3 days) is provided by a cardboard box or wooden box. The harvest is laid out neatly in a container and placed in a room with a temperature regime of at least 10-15 °.
A little longer to preserve the fruit will come when the mode is lowered to 6-8 ° - up to 10 days.
Wet cloth
For about a week, greengrass remains fresh when wrapped in a damp cloth and placed in a cool room with a temperature of 6-7 °. Where it is important to prevent the fabric from drying out so as not to disturb the moisture regime.
Regardless of the method used, it is necessary to inspect the vegetables every 3 days and remove the damaged specimens.
The main mistakes in the storage of the crop
Home method of storing cucumbers has its own nuances. What are the only ways they did not come up with to increase the shelf life of cucumbers,while making the worst mistakes. Among the most misguided advice are the following.
- Packaging of fruits in cellophane where there is no air access to cucumbers. With such storage, the microenvironment is quickly formed, which leads to the spread of rot.
- Filling a vegetable tray or container with cucumbers and other fresh fruits, vegetables that produce ethylene. The substance provokes biochemical processes that accelerate the ripening of greens.
- Leave the container with cucumbers in a lit room can not. Under the action of ultraviolet peel changes color, yellowness appears.
- Put the fruits in boxes or boxes only need to dry. If the harvest occurred in the rain, then you need to give time to dry. Wet cucumbers quickly wither and rot.
- Before preparing the fruits for storage, they are kept at room temperature for several days. This is a mistake. Fruits should be prepared as soon as possible and sent to the refrigerator or to the cellar.
It is completely simple to build a greenhouse, the benefit of the choice of materials allows you to choose the best design option.For residents of regions with a harsh climate to grow any culture is quite problematic, and greenhouse conditions allow for 4-6 months to replenish the diet with fresh vegetables. Proper storage will prolong the period of replenishing the body with vitamins and minerals that cucumber is rich in.