Use of Agreen agrofiber for cultivating cucumbers
Cucumbers are in demand among buyers throughout the
summer and autumn. When the vegetable season comes, cucumbers are used not only
fresh. They are processed and preserved. Everyone wants to harvest vegetables
as early as possible. In order for cucumbers to start bearing fruit, you need
to use Agreen agricultural fiber earlier than usual. Among the seeds there are earlier varieties of
cucumbers. You need to choose one of these types.
Agreen agrofiber will be able to protect your plants
from:
- Frostbite. Agreen
agricultural fiber has different densities. The higher the density, the
lower temperatures it can withstand. Covering agrofiber for growing
cucumbers should not be very dense. An agricultural fiber with a density
of 23 g/m2 would be ideal. It will be able to withstand
temperature drops and drops to -5 °C.
- Burning sun. Agreen white
agricultural fiber protects plants well from harmful ultraviolet rays. At
the same time, it transmits light well. Cucumbers will receive the
necessary lighting, while not burning in the sun.
- Birds and insects. Birds
often damage the plant. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended
to stretch the agricultural fiber.
- Bad weather conditions.
With the help of agrofiber, strong gusts of wind and hail will not be able
to destroy the planted cucumbers. Plants will be reliably protected under
a quality shelter.
Agrofiber absorbs moisture well, so you don't need to
worry about water not getting into the soil. Cucumbers will be able to receive
a sufficient amount of liquid, even if watering is carried out through
agrofiber. The ideal option, of course, is a drip irrigation system, but,
unfortunately, not every summer resident or farmer can install it. Such a
system requires investing a certain amount of money, which can return only after
a few years.
Technology of cultivating cucumbers using Agreen
agrofiber
Under the agrofiber, the first sprouts of cucumbers appear after 5-15 days, depending on the cultivated variety. If you immediately after planting the seeds, you covered the plants with agrofiber, then this guarantees you uniform seedlings. Under the agrofiber, the temperature is maintained, which is optimal for the growth of early varieties of cucumbers. If you need to get a harvest even earlier, then before planting in a permanent place, you need to grow seedlings. At the beginning of April, the seeds can already be planted for seedlings. After the appearance of the first leaves, the seedlings are transplanted into the soil.
The plant does not tolerate frost, so sheltering with
Agreen agrofiber will help cucumbers not die. Since the cucumbers need to be
tied, the agrofiber can be stretched over the arcs and fixed at the bottom. The
optimal conditions for cultivating cucumbers are a temperature of 25°C and up
to 30°C with an air humidity of 70%. It is difficult to ensure such conditions
if you do not use covering white agrofiber.
In order not to loosen the soil and weed weeds, you
can use black agrofiber for mulching. Before laying it, the soil must be
prepared for planting cucumbers. It is fertilized and cleaned of weeds. Under
agrofiber, the soil will not dry out and the frequency of watering can be
reduced by more than two times. Holes are made in black agrofiber with a high
density of at least 50 g/m2, in which seedlings are planted. The
distance between cucumber bushes should be at least 20 cm, and between rows -
40-60 cm.
As the plants grow, the covering agrofiber can be
lifted so that it does not interfere with the proper development of cucumbers.
A very important point when growing early cucumbers is their watering. If the
soil dries out completely and you do not water the cucumbers, they will become
bitter. Unfortunately, in the future, you will not be able to get rid of
bitterness. Such a harvest will not bring you profit, as the taste will be
spoiled. It will be unpleasant to eat such cucumbers. Few will like the bitter
aftertaste.
Harvesting
It is necessary to collect
cucumbers that have already reached the required size often. Sometimes
harvesting is carried out twice a day, so as not to miss the grown fruits.
Frequent collection contributes to the abundant appearance of new ovaries.
Since no one wants to buy large cucumbers, you need to monitor their growth
carefully. If you used agricultural fiber for mulching, then harvesting will
bring you pleasure. You will be able to move along the agrofibre easily. Feet
and shoes will not be contaminated with earth. This is very important,
especially if it has rained and the ground is wet under your feet.
It is necessary to collect the fruits in such a way
that the stalk remains on the whip. It is not advisable to twist the fruit
stalks, it is better to cut the cucumbers with a knife. Collected cucumbers are
immediately placed in the shade or in a cool room. If you are selling
cucumbers, it is better to send them to the market or store immediately after
harvesting. They will not be able to be stored for a long time and will begin
to wither, and they will not want to buy such products. Those varieties of
cucumbers that have a thick skin will be able to lie longer. During storage,
the temperature should not exceed 8 °C.
The use of Agreen agricultural fiber when cultivating
cucumbers increase the yield of cultivated products by 20-30%. Cucumbers under
agrofiber retain a good marketable appearance and are practically not
susceptible to various diseases. Cucumbers remain protected from insects and
pests.
Agreen agrofiber will help you simplify the
cultivation technology and save time. It is easily removed after use. After you
no longer need it, you can store it until the next season. Agricultural fiber
is used, as a rule, for 3-4 seasons. It is better to store such material in a
closed room, without direct sunlight. Before sending agricultural fiber to
storage, make sure that it is dry and clean. For the next season, you will just
need to get the material and cover the planted area with it. All the properties
of agrofiber will be preserved, and it will protect your plants.