Today, innovative inventions are successfully being introduced into everyday practice in various fields of agriculture and agricultural technology: new methods of plant cultivation are emerging. Let's talk about one unusual way of growing vegetables. Probably few have heard about how to grow cucumbers in a barrel. And those gardeners who are already familiar with this original way of growing, are considering abandoning the cultivation of cucumbers in the traditional way - on ordinary beds. Many have chosen this non-standard option.How to grow cucumbers in a barrel? What are the benefits of this growing method? Firstly, you save space in the garden or garden. You can put a barrel filled with fertile soil even in a place that is not at all suitable for a bed.
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And yet, how to grow cucumbers in a barrel? For this you need a wooden, metal or plastic barrel. Color it in any color, preferably black, brown or green - it is at your discretion. Next, fill the barrel with earth. Up to about half fall asleep with soil mixed with fallen leaves, that is, with organic matter, which crosses and supplies plants with mineral substances and additional heat. The second half is covered with fertile, fertile soil. From above, water the earth with one glass of mineral fertilizers, and after that with a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate. After some time, when the earth absorbs moisture, the soil will need to be dug up.Enthusiasts often wonder: "How to grow cucumbers in a barrel to get an early harvest?" In order for the cultivation to be successful, and the cucumbers ripened early, special attention should be paid to the choice of seeds. So, the best option in our case is early, greenhouse varieties of cucumbers, for example, "Ajax". From 12 to 20 seeds can be placed in a barrel. With this amount, you can plant a two-meter bed! So you get great benefits, thanks to the economical method of growing.
For greater similarity, create a greenhouse effect with a film that tightly covers the top of the barrel. The seeds will feel very good: the greenhouse effect and the heat from the compost, which will cross over over time and give the plants additional fertilizer.When sprouts form, fold the film and let the sun look after your seedlings. Do not forget to loosen the ground and pull out the weeds.
You can find a lot of information on how to grow cucumbers in a barrel - there would be a desire. We will only say that this cultivation method has been widely used in China for many years. We only get accustomed, slowly gaining momentum. Therefore, do not be afraid to experiment, and cucumbers in a barrel will surprise you with a large crop.