Cucumbers grow well anywhere. However, some varieties prefer greenhouse growth. But there are a few things to consider.
If you want to grow cucumbers, you can either choose to grow them outdoors or in a greenhouse. Pickled cucumbers, for example, thrive best outdoors. The popular cucumber, also known as the cucumber, prefers the warm, humid climate in the greenhouse. (Reading tip: Growing Cucumbers - Instructions for Greenhouse & Outdoor)
Gherkins are very popular with Germans because of their freshness. Of course, if you have the opportunity, you want to grow it yourself. Vegetables from your own garden are known to taste a lot better than store-bought vegetables anyway.
Since cucumbers are not exactly the most easy-care and undemanding plants, we have a few helpful tips for you on how to grow them.
Tips for growing cucumbers in a greenhouse
» Tip 1: Floor
Cucumbers can only thrive if the soil is of good quality. The soil should be nutrient-rich, loose and water-retaining. It is best to get special growing soil. Enrich this with some mature compost or liquid fertilizer.
» Tip 2: Advance/sowing
You can buy young plants in any garden center or, of course, grow them yourself. This variant is more recommended, as you have a much larger selection of varieties.
The best time to move forward is mid-April. To do this, place two seeds about three centimeters deep in a small pot and cover them with soil. Until the seeds start to germinate, you should keep the pots evenly warm and humid at a temperature of 20 degrees. From mid-May or after the Ice Saints, when the first leaves have formed, you can take the young plants out into the greenhouse.
» Tip 3: Observe distances
If you plant the young cucumber plants outside in the greenhouse, you should definitely pay attention to the distance between the plants. It is best if you plant only one plant per square meter.
If you use climbing aids, you can form several rows. You should leave about one meter between the rows.If you prefer not to use them, you should only plant one row so that the cucumbers have enough space to spread later.
» Tip 4: The right location
Cucumbers prefer a sunny and sheltered location in the greenhouse. So it is better not to plant the plants near the door or ventilation window.
» Tip 5: Caring for cucumbers
You should take care of the cucumbers regularly so that you can enjoy a good harvest. This includes, above all, casting. Cucumbers need enough water every day to thrive perfectly. You can find more on this topic in the article Watering cucumbers - you should pay attention to this.
Fertilizing cucumber plants can not only increase yield, but also strengthen the plant. If you did not supply the soil with sufficient nutrients at the beginning, you will quickly notice that the plant is missing some important nutrients. Cucumbers can also be fertilized while they are growing. However, you should do without the chemical club and prefer to use natural fertilizers, such as organic fertilizers.
In the article fertilizing cucumbers - how to increase the yield, we explain what other fertilizing options you have.