When can I plant cucumbers?

It is unlikely that there will be one among gardeners who never planted cucumbers. This culture, along with potatoes and tomatoes, firmly occupies a position among the base in the garden. The secret is that these green vegetables are unpretentious in planting and care.Nevertheless, there are many subtleties that should be considered if you decide to plant cucumbers in your garden.

There is a common planning formula for absolutely any business until planting garden plants: What? Where? When? If you know the answer to the first two questions, the third should be given special attention, because most of the success depends on the timing. This article is devoted to all the nuances concerning the time of planting cucumbers.

Everyone who has ever engaged in the cultivation of cucumbers, know that the whole process takes place in two stages: planting seeds in pots with their further development at home for 2-3 weeks, and then transferring seedlings to a greenhouse or to open ground and care for a vegetable until the adult plant has faded. However, some prefer to plant seeds directly into the soil, bypassing the stage of preparation of seedlings. It's a matter of taste.

The basic rule is It is possible to plant a cucumber plant in the ground when it warms up to at least +15 degrees, and air up to +20 (even in the morning and late at night) - These are the optimal conditions for planting this crop. The fact is that even minor frosts can harm the plant, which will adversely affect the quality of the crop, or, in general, destroy it. Excessive heat is not so detrimental to the fate of the plant, but it can delay the term of its adaptation in the soil.

In determining the timing of planting, it is very important to take into account many important points - the plant variety, the climatic conditions in which it will grow, the way of planting (seedlings or seeds). Some gardeners prefer to focus on the lunar calendar and trust folk signs. One of them reports that if dandelions bloom copiously, then it is time to pick up seedlings, garden tools and go to plant cucumbers. As for planting in open ground, the best time is the period of flowering of mountain ash and lilac.

If you decide to plant cucumbers with plants, then, after careful analysis, determine the approximate date of planting. For 21, a maximum of 30 days (optimally 3 weeks) before that you need to plant the seeds of the future vegetable in pots of peat, put in a sunny place and do not forget about the careful care and watering.

It is no secret that cucumbers are of different types, which are classified according to the term of ripening. So, there are ultraearly, early, mid-season and late varieties. It is not difficult to guess that they received such names from the time of their fruiting. For cold regions it is recommended to use the first two, they best adapt and take root in severe weather conditions.

Ultra early and early varieties are planted first. This is due to the fact that these varieties are more resistant to cold. This advantage of these varieties gives them a plus when planting in the northern regions of the country.

These cucumber varieties can be planted at the end of February, based on the weather conditions in the region. More successful regions for planting such varieties at this time of year can be considered:

• Stavropol region;
• Krasnodar region;
• Rostov region and so on.

The beginning of April is a good time for planting cucumbers of medium and late varieties. However, this is also due to the region and the weather conditions in it.

Among the huge variety of cucumber varieties there are quite unpretentious and unpretentious samples that can withstand various adverse weather conditions. These varieties include:

• F1 Adam;
• F1 Cappuccino;
• "F1 True Friends";
• "F1 Christina";
• "F1 Dude".

This sort of cucumber, as the bush "Kid", boasts its convenience.This variety grows in small bushes that do not need to be tied up due to the lack of large thickets and long branches.

Varieties "F1 Perseus", "F1 Nord" are perfect for lovers of canned cucumbers. A variety under the brand F1, such as "Dasha", "Spring", "Pickle", "Zanachka", are great for pickling.

Here are some more interesting hybrid varieties.

In general, this variety of cucumbers is recommended for planting both in open ground and closed. It is universal. Ideal for salads, pickling, preservation.

This variety of cucumbers is mainly suitable for salads. Cucumbers grow very tasty, seemingly short, regular shape. The variety is disease resistant.

This is a gherkin hybrid, the main property of which is early ripeness. Ripens in any conditions, even with a lack of light. In addition to disease resistance, it is resistant to bad weather, so it can land both in open ground and in greenhouses.

It is recommended for cultivation in any conditions (open ground, greenhouses, temporary shelters). Early variety, excellent for both salads and canning. Lack of bitterness.

This variety is suitable for open and protected ground. The fruits of its cylindrical shape, sweet and fragrant. A great option for fresh salads. Keep the crunch when preserved.

Excellent variety that is well suited for preservation. Suitable for growing in greenhouses and open ground. Abundant fruit fruits until the first frost. Cold summer for this variety does not matter.

Ideally grown in film shelters. The variety is good for conservation, but it has an excellent taste in any form.

Variety blooms bouquets. It has good taste, without bitterness. Vegetables are stored for a long time and do not get sick. Great for fresh use.

The name of this variety speaks for itself. It is great for spinning, but can also be used in salads. It has good taste and dense flesh. Resistant to diseases.

Grown in film greenhouses. Suitable for preservation, and for salads. Cucumbers are delicious both fresh and canned.

A variety that can survive up to the first frost, while bearing fruit. It blooms quickly, it does not need to pollinate, has tremendous yield. The fruits of this variety of cucumbers have an excellent aroma, crunch, juicy and sweet taste.

Again, the variety is well suited for film greenhouses. It bears fruits well, about 12-14 kilograms of cucumbers fall on one square meter.

This is the main factor to consider when determining the timing of planting cucumbers. Since Russia is the largest and longest country in the world, it is not surprising that its territory is dominated by a different climate. Unfortunately, cucumbers are not adapted to such features of our country, so gardeners will have to adapt.

In central Russia, it is preferable to plant seedlings in the ground in the second decade of June. At this time, the soil and air warms up to the desired temperature, and the chance to grow a good crop reaches its maximum. Harvest the plant should begin in the period from late April to early May. Greenhouse willingly take cucumbers at the end of the last month of spring.

Gardeners living in this area, especially closer to the suburbs, and who prefer to plant seeds immediately, The following dates are given for service:

• approximately May 15 - for planting in the greenhouse;
• starting from the 25th day - for film shelters;
• June 5 - the deadline for placement in open ground;
• planting seedlings in the ground should begin in the second trimester of June.

In the Leningrad region, due to the relevant weather conditions, it is worth paying attention to slightly different dates:

• The first week of May is ideal for preparing seedlings;
• The last days of this month are good for moving plants to the greenhouse.

In the Urals, you can begin to grow seedlings closer to mid-April, but if you plan to plant plants in the greenhouse, then you can do it at the beginning of the month. The optimal choice of cucumbers will be varieties related to early ripening.

In Siberia, it is difficult to accurately determine the time of planting. Due to the fact that this is a very large region, climatic conditions may vary. Therefore, the approximate time for sowing seedlings - the entire second half of April and the beginning of May. The best way to grow is greenhouse, because it does not really depend on the temperature of the air and soil.

Southerners - those who live in the Crimea, in the Caucasus, in the Stavropol, Krasnodar Territories, as well as in the Rostov and Volgograd regions, should worry about the seedlings before the rest. The time is from the end of February to the beginning of March.

In Ukraine, the time of planting cucumbers is distributed in a special way.

It is useful to know that cucumbers should be planted with the growing moon. It is not recommended to plant cucumbers in the days of the full moon, as they are not planting. However, these days it is best to harvest, because it is at this time that cucumber juice begins to fill the fruit.

Favorable days for planting cucumbers in 2018:

• January 9-12, 19-22, 24-26;
• in February - 6-8, 18, 20-23, 25-27;
• in March - 5-8, 15, 20-22, 24-26;
• in April - 2-4, 11-14, 18, 20-22;
• in May - 1, 9-11, 18-20;
• in June - 5-8, 10-12, 15-16.

Do not forget that many gardeners also recommend planting cucumbers, depending on weather conditions. Usually based on data on spring weather in the region, as mentioned above. It is worth considering the fact that cucumber seedlings can be planted a couple of weeks earlier in the conditions of the greenhouse fauna.

Many gardeners prefer to agree on the dates of planting cucumbers, and not only that, with the lunar calendar. It is believed that in certain phases of the Moon different vegetable crops grow much better than in the rest. A calendar is made every year because the satellite of our planet always moves with it and changes its phases.

Consider the good way to determine the timing of planting. The fact that it takes into account many nuances of the growing process. So, according to the lunar calendar, planting cucumbers in the form of seedlings is imperative during the period of moon growth and vice versa, in a lunar eclipse, you should refrain from planting this vegetable culture. The calendar allocates three months for planting cucumbers and indicates suitable days and those in which you should not go in for the garden.

In April, should be planted cucumbers in the 17-18, 21-22 and 27-28 numbers. On the contrary, from 4-6 and 14-16 should abandon this idea.

May allows growing green vegetables in 18-19, 24-16 days of the month. But 2-3, 7-8 and 15 there is no sense in doing this.

The first month of summer suggests that its middle, namely: 14-15 and 21-22 days, promises a high chance of success in the cultivation of cucumbers. On the contrary, 3-4, 8-9 and 12-13 numbers are unfavorable.

If the cucumber seedlings were supposed to grow in a heated greenhouse, then, ideally, they should have been planted on 16-18, 21-22 or 25-26 February, and landed on 20-21, March 24-26.This year it is too late to use a heated greenhouse, so take into account the approximate optimal dates in order not to be late for the next year.

Shelters of film or greenhouses, which are not heated, are suitable for planting seedlings on April 17-18, 21-22 and April 27-18, therefore, seeds should be sown on March 20-21, March 24-26. Again, remember this - it will come in handy in the next summer season.

If the choice fell on the open ground, then learn the climatic conditions of your region of residence. So, for the southern best dates for sowing are 17-18, as well as April 21-22. Planted in the ground can be already May 18-19.

The soil of the middle and northern regions heats up more slowly, and therefore the dates are shifted upwards. In the suburbs it is recommended to plant seeds on April 27-28, and seedlings from 24 to 28 May. If you live in the Leningrad region and do not plan to use a shelter for the ground, then it is worth waiting for significant warming. Until May, it is better not to engage in planting seedlings, but you can sow on April 17-29 and 1, 4-6 and on Victory Day. This is how the moon came about this year. Sprouted seeds will need to be planted from 24 to 28 May or 1, 2, 6, 7 June.

If you are gardeners from more northern regions, then you need to wait on May 18 or 19 to plant the seeds and June 23-24 to seed them in the ground.

The important point is that if for any reason you cannot take up a garden, then do it on any day except May 15, May 29 and June 13, 28. These dates coincide with such phases as the full moon and the new moon. This concerns not only cucumbers, but all other plants. Advice - do not pull with planting seedlings in the soil, because too large a plant will experience difficulties with adaptation, and with it - and you.

The lunar calendar did not forget about those gardeners who are not engaged in planting seeds. For them, there is a certain rule - wait for the air to warm up to +15 degrees, and the soil to +12 or +13 at a depth of 8 to 10 cm (it is at this level that the seeds should be planted). Folk signs say that when oak leaves start to bloom, dandelions bloom, bird cherry blossom, and the apple tree loses its petals - it's time to plant cucumbers.

In Moscow and the Moscow region, this happens at the end of May or the beginning of June. As for the rest of the regions, it is worth considering the lunar calendar taking into account the weather in a specific period. Common dates recommended for planting seeds in open ground:

• May - 24, 25, 26, 27, 28;
• June - 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 21, 22.

Do not forget that in most cases, omens are common superstitions. Therefore it is worth trying to plant cucumbers, relying not only on them. But you can listen to them.

So, one of the simplest folk signs will be planting cucumbers in the ground when the first dandelions begin to bloom. But you can not only rely on this omen. The beginning of flowering of mountain ash and lilac can also be considered as a signal for the landing of cucumbers.

In addition, there are signs and dates.

So, May 19 is the day of Job. It is believed that if this very day was a warm night, then all summer there will be a rich harvest.

Another "cucumber" holiday comes May 27 - the day of Isidore. Clear weather on this day marks a good cucumber harvest. However, there is one nuance. If the morning was cold, and only then the sun came out, then the first harvest time will be poor, but then there will be a lot of cucumbers.

May 28th comes the day of Pachom. This day was also called marfa-borage. These days it is warm, because spring frosts will not happen, as well as cold spells. It has always been believed that if the sky is blue this day and there are white cumulus clouds on it, then be a good crop of cucumbers. And such a crop will bear fruit until mid-September.

June 2 is the day of Falalea-borage. It is not necessary to sow seedlings after this day, because the formation of fruits will be only in August, during the cold snap, so you should do it in time. In addition, it is believed that if there are heavy rains in the first two days of the month, the rest of the month promises to be dry.On this day, it is worth looking at the fir cones, if there are a lot of them - there will be a lot of cucumbers.

Leonty's Day falls on June 5th. In fact, on this day, the season of planting cucumbers can be considered complete. But if the landing occurred on this day, it is believed that cucumbers will be the most delicious and fragrant. It is on this day that one should pay attention to whether a swarm of gadflies flies nearby, as it is the forerunner of a large harvest.

August 17 - Evdokia. On this day, it is time to harvest and start preparing for the new summer season.

From the first cucumbers from the garden you can make a lot of interesting dishes, for example, cucumber mojito. Quite an interesting drink that is very refreshing in the summer. One has only to take cucumber, lime, mint and insist it on mineral water. Taste you, undoubtedly, will please.

However, this cocktail can be varied. This will require:

• 2 cucumbers;
• lime or lemon juice;
• ice.

Cucumbers are cut so that they can easily fit in a blender. Ice is also added to the blender, and then everything is ground. After that, the resulting mass can be poured into a jug and add a tablespoon of lime or lemon juice. And you can also add more ice and a little mint. A refreshing cocktail is ready!

And a few more recipes from fresh cucumbers are given below.

Do not forget about the most common summer salad. He perfectly diversifies your summer diet, adding to it fresh tastes, forgotten in cold winter.

For lovers of salted cucumbers in a hurry, you can also recommend an interesting recipe. In a regular plastic bag you need to put a few cucumbers, two or three cloves of garlic, sprinkle profusely with salt. Next, you should tie the package, mix and put in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. The result will pleasantly surprise you.

You can make a good snack. It is necessary to cut the cucumbers into quarters, laid out in a deep container. Then everything is mixed with greens and sprinkled with salt, vinegar is added. All this is infused and then poured over heated vegetable oil, thoroughly mixed and infused in the refrigerator for about one hour.

Another interesting recipe will make cucumbers sharp. This requires:

• 2 kilograms of cucumbers;
• 500 grams of carrots;
• 105 grams (half cup) of sugar;
• 50 grams of salt;
• 1 head of garlic medium size;
• seasoning for carrots in Korean;
• 125 ml of 9% vinegar;
• 125 ml of vegetable oil.

Cucumbers are cut into circles, and the carrot is rubbed on a grater. Everything is filled with salt and sugar, filled with vinegar and oil. Garlic is added chopped or crushed through a press. 10 grams of Korean seasoning is added and left to marinate for 4 hours at room temperature. Everything is packaged in jars, filled with marinade syrup, sterilized in a saucepan with warm water for further spin.

Another fairly easy-to-prepare and easy-to-digest salad with the addition of cucumbers. This salad is interesting because it adds kiwi. Salad will require:

• 2-3 cucumbers;
• 1-2 kiwis;
• green onions;
• mint;
• grainy mustard;
• olive oil;
• lime or lemon juice;
• salt;
• pepper.

The cucumber and kiwi are cut into small squares. But also chopped green onions, mixed with pieces of torn or chopped mint. Everything is mixed in one container, one tablespoon of grainy mustard and one tablespoon of olive oil are added. And also add a couple of spoons of lime juice, a teaspoon of salt and pepper.

Cucumber can be considered a versatile vegetable that diversifies your dishes with various salads, pickles and more.

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