If the timing of planting cucumbers in the ground depends on the weather, then when growing cucumbers at home - on a balcony or on a windowsill, cucumbers can be sown much earlier. Step-by-step guide and photo for growing cucumbers at home:

The most favorable lunar days for sowing cucumber seeds and planting seedlings of cucumbers in the ground in 2017 according to the lunar calendar:

March 2017: 1, 6-7, 29-31, conditionally favorable: 4-5;
April 2017: 9-10, 27-28, conditionally favorable: 1-2;
May 2017: 26-27, conditionally favorable: 2-3;
June 2017: 8-9, conditionally favorable: 3-4.

Caring for cucumbers according to the lunar sowing calendar 2017

Cucumbers require constant attention: they need to be watered, fed, constantly tied up and formed into whips.

Watering cucumbers according to the lunar calendar. Cucumbers need constant watering. Especially during the period of active fruiting, about once every three days. With a lack of moisture, cucumbers begin to taste bitter, grow crooked or pear-shaped. But with watering, and even more so with sprinkling, you need to be very careful on dangerous days when the Moon falls under the influence of the sign of Libra and Gemini: March 4-5, March 13-14; April 1, 9-11; 7-8, 16-17 May; June 4-5, 3-4, June 29-30; July 1, 10-11, 29-30; 16, 25-26 August.

Top dressing, mulching and weeding. Feed cucumbers 5-6 times during the entire growth period. Feed the first time when the second true leaf appears, the second - at the beginning of flowering; the third, fourth and fifth - during the formation of ovaries and fruiting, with a frequency of once every 2 weeks.

The most favorable days for fertilizing according to the Lunar sowing calendar of 2017: 4-5, 9, 13-16, 18-21, 23-28 March; 12-13, 22-23 April; May 19-23; June 8-9; 2-5, 20-21, July 24; 3-4, 9-12 August.

You can not feed cucumbers: March 21–22; April 17–18; May 14–15; June 10–12; 8–9 July and 4–5 August.

It is useful to mulch all plantings on April 12-13, 17-18; May 9-10, 12-13; June 28-29; 25-26, 29-30 July; 8, 17-18, 29-30 August 2017. On these days, weeding will be very effective. After weeding, the soil can be mulched with mowed lawn grass, sawdust or humus.

Cucumber shaping. For the formation of cucumbers, it is better to choose days on the waning Moon in Taurus (May 23-24, June 20-21, July 17-18) or on the waning Moon in Aquarius (April 19-20, May 16-17, June 13-14, 10 -11 July).

Spraying against diseases and pests cucumbers will give the greatest result if it is carried out: March 2-3, 8-9, 18-21, 23-24, 29-30 March; April 24-25; 16-17, 21-22, 30-31 May; 3-4, 18-19, 21-22 June; 4-5, 10-11, 20-21, 27-28 July; 15-18, 29-30 August 2017.

First cucumber day of the year. On this day, cucumbers are planted in the beds: “If there is a lot of dew on Job, the day is clear, and the night is warm, there will be a big harvest, and if the night is cold, it will not be a cucumber year.”

May 27 (May 14, old style) - Sidor-borage or Sidor-Bokogrey: "If the day is clear on Sidor, expect a good harvest of cucumbers. If the weather is cold, then the whole summer is expected to be cold."

June 1 (May 19, old style) Ivan Dolgiy. P continue to plant cucumbers. If it rains on Ivan the Long, then the whole month promises to be dry.

June 2 (May 20, old style) Falaley the borage or Timofey Gryadochnik. Continue planting cucumbers in the beds. But in the Northern regions, cucumbers are just beginning to be planted on Timofey: "Timofey came - this cucumber soon." There is also a sign: if it rained on the first two days of June, the whole month will be dry.

June 5 (May 23, old style) Levon Ogorechnik, Levon Konoplyanik- Deadline for planting cucumbers. On Levon (Leontia) it was customary to plant cucumbers for pickling, because cucumbers planted during this period, according to popular beliefs, are the most crispy, strong and sweet. There is an interesting cucumber sign: the first row of cucumbers must be sown secretly, then the harvest will be great!

August 17 (August 4, old style) - Avdotya Malinovka, Cucumber, Senognoyka. By this time, the last harvest was ripening in the beds. Now, in the presence of greenhouses and tunnel shelters, the cucumber season can be extended until September.

In order to treat yourself to delicious greens from your own garden in the summer, you need to get down to business in the spring. The best result will be achieved if the summer resident knows when to plant cucumbers for seedlings in 2017 according to the lunar calendar. This will allow you to grow strong bushes and reap a rich harvest.

Cucumbers description, photo

Cucumber is an annual native to India. All its varieties are of three types - with short, medium or long lashes. The stem is creeping, reminiscent of a vine, and the root is of a tap type. The number of shoots is directly related to the variety and cultivation technology. The leaves are five-lobed, the flowers are yellow.

Fruits differ in color, weight, type of pubescence, size depending on the variety. They can be of different shades - from white to brown. Vegetables are eaten in the stage of technical ripeness, while the seeds are not developed, and the pulp is still tender and juicy. Still - a cucumber is 97% water! The remaining 3% are vitamins, minerals and some other substances.

Vegetables are grown not only in open, but also in protected ground. The second method is preferable, because this plant loves heat and moisture. If the shoots are cold, the ovaries may stop growing.

Classification of varieties

How to navigate the variety of options offered and not get lost in the "cucumber sea"? The choice depends on many factors. So, the main varieties of varieties:

1. Cross-pollinated have male and female flowers, in natural conditions fertilized with the help of insects.
2. Self-pollinating are most suitable for growing in a protected ground, the help of bees is not required.
3. Parthenocarpics do not need fertilization for the development of the ovary, also a greenhouse variant.

Attention! You should not plant bee-pollinated varieties and parthenocarpics nearby, as bitter, substandard fruits will grow.

And there are several varieties depending on the culinary purpose. They are salad, pickling and options for canning. When planting, it is worth considering such features and separating varieties in order to avoid taste “surprises”, for example, in the case of salting.

Features of propagation of cucumbers by seeds

First you need to prepare the seed. This process takes place in several stages:

1. Germination test. If you dip the seeds in a salt solution for 15 minutes, then the empty ones will float. Rinse the rest with clean water.
2. Warming up. Keep the seed for 20 minutes in a warm place at a temperature of 45ºС.
3. Disinfection. Soak for 15 minutes in a brown solution of potassium permanganate.
4. Nutrition. "Embryos" are kept for 12 hours in a nutrient solution (for example, aloe juice, Epin or simply in milk).
5. Germination. Leave the washed seeds, wrapped in a damp cloth, warm for a day until pecking.
6. hardening. Keep the seed for 24 hours in the refrigerator at a temperature of +1 ... +2 degrees Celsius.

Attention! If a hybrid variety is intended for cultivation, all manipulations with seeds are canceled. In this case, no preparation is required.

Lunar calendar favorable days for planting cucumbers for seedlings: January / February / March / April

If you follow the natural rhythms of the natural satellite of the Earth, you can get an excellent harvest. Any gardener should know that planting this vegetable during the periods of new moons or full moons is strongly discouraged.

Indeed, these days all plant juices are concentrated either in tops or in roots, which does not promise a favorable development for the future seedling. On the growing moon, the juices rise up to the tops and leaves, so cucumbers need to be planted at just such a moment. On a waning one - it is worth sowing root crops, since vitality rushes to the very bottom of the plant.

The most favorable days in 2017 are:

• January - 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 30;
• February - 1, 5, 12, 14;
• March - 9;
• April - 9, 18, 22, 27, 28.

Agricultural technology for growing seeds

The preparation of the soil mixture is one of the most important conditions for the health of future bushes. Ready-made peat soil from the store may be suitable, but it quickly passes moisture through itself, and when dried, it clumps into a tight lump. It may not be entirely comfortable for “residents” to develop in such conditions.

Therefore, it will be optimal to cook everything yourself. It will be a mixture of peat, humus, small sawdust in a ratio of 2: 2: 1. It is worth adding 3 tablespoons of ash and one nitrophoska to a bucket of substrate. The second version of homemade soil includes leafy and soddy soil, as well as compost in equal proportions.

If there is no desire to try for the sake of future "garden" achievements, then the soil from previously fertilized beds, where onions, garlic, nightshade, and legumes grew, will also do.

Since the root system is very delicate, the most thoughtful packaging options are required, with the help of which it will be possible to move the grown “kids” to a permanent place in a gentle mode. It is recommended to grow in special peat pots.

Young growth can be planted in the garden right with them. The soil mixture is applied to the container to the brim. The hole is made shallow, up to 2 cm. It is preferable to lay the seed on a barrel, and not put it vertically. The optimal size for pots for seedlings is 10 x 10 cm.

Know! Plastic cups from yogurt, sour cream, fermented baked milk are a poor choice of containers for future seedlings, since lactic acid bacteria can cause root diseases.

For planting, you can even use pieces of turf. They are chosen somewhere in the sun. Next, they cover the box with a film and lay the blanks with the grassy part down. A teaspoon of ash is added to the center of each square and a seed with a sprout is planted. Fertilizer is applied after germination.

The first time after sowing the seeds and before the emergence of seedlings, it is worth covering the container with a film, a suitable air temperature is + 25 ° C. Water with warm water. As soon as the sprouts hatch, the film must be removed and the temperature lowered by 5 degrees so that the shoots do not stretch out and wither. It is better to give preference to a well-lit place, but you should not place the pots in direct sunlight.

If the roots of the seedlings have occupied the entire capacity allotted to them, and the young growth has two or three true leaves, it's time to land on the garden. This usually happens 20-25 days after germination. In about a week, the shoots begin to harden - they are taken out onto the balcony or outside at a temperature of + 18⁰ C.

Important! Cucumber seedlings do not tolerate drafts.

When to plant seedlings in the ground according to the lunar calendar in 2017

Depending on climatic conditions, the timing of planting young plants in the ground varies from April to early June. In any case, it is necessary to do this at a time when the moon is "growing". For example, in April, such a period will be before the full moon on the 11th or after the new moon, which will be on the 26th.

Thus, the following days will be the most favorable: 1, 2, 4, 7, 27, 30. In May, based on the same considerations, the best will be - 1, 2, 5-7. In early June, transplantation is possible from 5 to 8. It is no longer advisable to plant cucumbers later.

Secrets of creating a productive furrow

It is quite possible to enjoy the first cucumbers in early June. Summer residents with experience share the tricks of growing on a "prolific" strip. To do this, it is necessary to dig a trench in the center of it with a depth equal to 1.5 bayonets of a shovel.

One-third of the recess is filled with last year's waste from the compost heap, you can add ash and rotted manure. The Baikal-M fertilizer will not be superfluous either. A little ordinary earth is added, and the soil mixture is mixed. The top layer will be 10 cm of humus.

To optimize the timing of planting, in this case, it is more convenient to sow in mid-April, and move the "teenagers" to the miracle furrow in early May. Approximately 35 bushes are required per strip 7 m long. It is better to have a few pieces in stock if any seedlings do not seem promising.

Landings should be covered with non-woven material, and additionally secured with a film on top. As soon as the first antennae appear, it must be removed and the cucumbers tied to the trellis.

Know! To rationally use the space of the site and improve the fruiting of cucumbers, kohlrabi and head lettuce can be planted with them.

warm bed

You can create a permanent and comfortable place for the "residence" of cucumber shoots. Such an abode for a green vegetable will last about 10 years. Basic principles of arrangement:

1. Dig a trench 50-60 cm deep and about one meter wide.
2. Lay wood chocks across the trench (for example, fragments of roots, tree trunks), and even better, fresh boards, the length of which is 60-70 cm.
3. On the sides - fall asleep with wood chips. Lay the inverted turf on top and tamp.
4. Throw a dried wood leaf on top, and pour a mixture of earth and compost (1: 1) in the next layer. The thickness of this should be 10 cm.
5. You can arrange a wooden box around the perimeter, slightly beveling its edges on the south and west sides so that the maximum amount of sunlight penetrates.

Unfavorable days for sowing cucumber seeds for seedlings

If the natural satellite of the Earth passes through such zodiac signs as Libra, Aquarius, Leo, Gemini, then this period is considered not suitable for planting a vegetable. It is on such days that the moon has a negative effect on germination.

In order not to waste your time and energy in vain, you should refuse to sow on the following days:

• March: 4, 5, 25, 26, 31;
• April: 10, 21, 22, 26, 29.
• May: 20, 24, 29.

Important! Do not neglect information about the position of the moon. The negative impact on plants on "bad" days has long been recognized by the scientific community.

When to sow cucumber seeds in open ground according to the lunar calendar in 2017

A green vegetable loves warmth, and maintaining an adequate temperature regime is the main postulate in the agricultural technology of growing this crop. If the soil has warmed up to + 15 - 20⁰С during the day and at least + 8⁰С at night, then it's time to sow cucumbers in open ground. In central Russia, a suitable period begins around mid-May.

In order to have fresh and healthy homemade greens on your plate all summer long, experienced gardeners recommend sowing in three steps. On St. George's Day (May 6), on Nicholas (May 22) and May 28 (Pakhoma holiday). According to the lunar rhythm, the most favorable in May will be the 1st, 9th, 28th, and in early June - the 6th, 7th.

Preparing the site for planting without seedlings

About a week before sowing, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work to disinfect the soil. To do this, the earth is shed with a solution of liquid mullein (0.5 l), bird droppings (one glass), copper sulfate (teaspoon). All components are mixed in a bucket of water (10 l). This amount is enough to process 2 square meters. m. area.

Important! The prepared area is covered with a film to retain moisture and heat.

Further actions are as simple as possible, but effective:

1. It is necessary to provide shelter (a film is suitable). For this, arcs about 80 cm high are installed. The distance between them should be about a meter.
2. It is also better to cover the soil surface itself with a black non-woven material in order to accumulate more heat. Slots are made in the canvas for planting seeds.
3. The depth of planting seed into the ground is about 2 cm.
4. It is better to lay two seeds in one hole. When shoots appear - pinch a weaker shoot. It is important not to uproot it! After all, they will be intertwined at closely seated bushes.
5. Cover the crops with an additional layer of non-woven material. When shoots appear, it can be removed.
6. Additionally, insulate and protect the grown young with jars or cut plastic bottles.

The film on the arcs remains for the whole season, because the comfortable temperature for the development and growth of the ovaries is about 18-22˚C at night, but not higher than 35˚C during the day. At extremely high temperatures, pollen loses its fertilizing properties.

Following all the secrets and having studied the intricacies of the process of growing young plants, it is necessary to take into account when to plant cucumbers for seedlings in 2017 and according to the lunar calendar. A modern knowledge base will allow you to achieve significant success, the main thing is not to be lazy.

In recent years, planting cucumbers according to the lunar calendar has become increasingly popular with amateur vegetable growers. 2018 was no exception. Despite the fact that these vegetables belong to unpretentious garden crops, it is possible to get a high yield only if the planting and growing technology is observed.

Today, the influence of the moon on living organisms that inhabit our earth has already been proven. Plants and garden crops, including cucumbers, are also under the active influence of the heavenly body, and following all the recommendations of the lunar calendar allows you to make agricultural work as efficient as possible.

All plants that form fruits in the aerial part must be sown and planted only on the growing moon. It is best to sow cucumbers in the first ten days from the new moon, or about a couple of days before the new moon. Seeds that are sown a few days before the new moon begin to activate growth processes just at the stage of the growing moon, which will help to get strong and healthy, abundantly fruiting plants. But directly on the day of the new moon, it is absolutely impossible to sow seeds.

In addition to the lunar phase, the peculiarities of the location of the heavenly body in a certain zodiac sign must be taken into account:

• the category of very fertile zodiac signs includes Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces and Taurus;
• the category of fairly fertile zodiac signs includes Capricorn and Libra;
• the category of infertile zodiac signs includes Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius;
• the category of infertile zodiac signs includes Leo and Aries;
• Aquarius is a completely barren zodiac sign.

How to plant cucumber seeds for seedlings (video)

It should also be taken into account that the location of the moon in a certain constellation is not favorable for all garden crops:

• the constellation of Cancer is very well suited for planting undersized crops;
• the Taurus constellation is optimal for planting almost any crop, but especially those intended for long-term storage;
• the constellation of Libra allows you to plant and transplant all garden plants, and even garden crops;
• everything can be planted under the constellation Scorpio, but especially those crops whose crop is intended for long-term storage;
• the constellation of Capricorn is ideal for sowing before winter;
• under the constellation Pisces, you need to plant seedlings if there is a need to get the most juicy fruits, but not intended for long-term preservation;
• under the constellation Virgo, it is allowed to plant unpretentious ornamental plants;
• the constellation of Sagittarius allows you to sow any fast-growing greens, as well as onions and garlic;

• under the constellation Aries, you can plant vegetables that are not intended for long-term storage;
• under the constellation Gemini, you can plant any climbing plants;
• the constellation Leo allows you to plant exclusively decorative perennials.

Landings in the constellation Aquarius and the new moon are completely excluded. Any agricultural activities related to spraying with nutrient solutions, treatment against pests and diseases, as well as the removal of weeds, are recommended to be carried out in the second and fourth lunar phases, especially on those days when the heavenly body is in the signs of Aries, Gemini, Leo, Aquarius, as well as in the unproductive sign of Sagittarius.

Scheme and technology

As a rule, all store-bought seeds are sold ready for sowing and do not need pre-planting preparation. Buying high quality cucumber seeds is quite simple. But self-collected cucumber seeds are important to properly prepare for sowing:

• for soaking cucumber seeds, a damp cloth is used, in which the seed material is contained until pecking. Water should only cover the surface of the seeds. This method of preparation allows you to speed up the process of germination of seed material;

• it is very important to carry out pre-sowing hardening, which consists in keeping the soaked seed material for two days on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. After hardening, the seeds must be sown immediately;
• germination can be accelerated and germination rates can be increased by bubbling during the day. For this purpose, a container of water and an ordinary aquarium processor are perfect. A gauze bag filled with seeds is placed in the container, which are immediately sown after processing.

The seedling method of cultivating cucumbers has a number of advantages:

• obtaining high-quality vitamin products in the earliest possible time;
• obtaining a guaranteed harvest in the northern regions and areas with unfavorable soil and climatic conditions;
• prolongation of the period of active fruiting.

The main criterion for the proper cultivation of seedlings is to obtain high-quality and strong plants, which have:

• quite powerful and well-developed stems, the height of which does not exceed 25-30 cm;
• the stem part should have short internodes;
• leaves should be dense, dark green in color;
• The root system must be strong and well developed.

It is important to remember that cucumber seedlings are grown without picking. It is recommended to sow seeds that have hatched in peat-humus pots, which are pre-filled with a light and nutritious soil substrate. A couple of seeds can be sown in each planting container.

Before germination, the air temperature should be 22-28 ° C. To prevent cucumber seedlings from stretching, plants need to organize additional lighting and, after the emergence of mass shoots, reduce the temperature in the room to 18-20 ° C. The scheme for planting finished seedlings in a permanent place may vary depending on the varietal characteristics and growing conditions:

• row planting with a distance between rows of a meter and a distance between plants of 18-20 cm;
• planting parenocarpic varieties and hybrid forms according to the scheme 0.7x0.7 m;
• tape planting with a row spacing of 40 cm and a band spacing of 1.4 m.

The most popular is square-nesting cultivation with the arrangement of plants at a distance of 60-65 cm from each other.

Lunar calendar for planting cucumbers in 2018

In most regions of our country, cucumbers are usually sown for seedlings around mid-April. Earlier sowing work provokes the pulling of seedlings, and belated sowing does not allow you to get a full harvest. Agro-sos.ru specialists recommend following the following schedule:

Of course, the optimal planting dates for any plants, including cucumbers, should always be determined by weather conditions, the temperature regime of the soil and air, as well as the condition of the seedlings, but if the recommendations of the lunar calendar are followed, there is a great opportunity to reduce the risk of not receiving the expected harvest to almost zero.

Such a vegetable crop as cucumbers is very popular with Russian gardeners. This is due to the fact that they can not only be grown quite easily on their site, but also by the breadth of their application. Scientists have proven that these vegetables contain many substances useful for the human body. However, it should be remembered that a bountiful harvest of cucumbers can only be obtained if they are grown according to all the rules. Growing through seedlings contributes to the fact that you will receive a crop of cucumbers much earlier than usual. Find out, .

Favorable days according to the lunar calendar 2019 for sowing cucumbers

But at the same time, it should be understood that on other days it is also possible to plant this vegetable crop. It’s just that it’s best to do this on these days according to the lunar calendar of 2019. However, it is worth considering that it is categorically not recommended to plant absolutely any crops on the full moon and new moon.

Planting cucumbers for seedlings 2019, how to

For growing cucumbers, experts recommend using peat-based soil. This soil mixture can be purchased ready-made in a specialized store for summer residents. However, if you have a desire, you can make a similar soil mixture yourself. To do this, you need to combine the soil collected in the garden with humus and sawdust, which should be taken in a ratio of 2: 1: 1. But of course, the purchase of ready-made soil mixture will save time and effort. It is recommended to pour land from the garden into such purchased soil, while taking them in equal shares. Before sowing seeds, it is necessary to pour the prepared soil with a pre-prepared weak solution of potassium permanganate (it should be slightly pinkish in color).

Cucumber seeds have a relatively high germination rate. Most summer residents, in order to increase the percentage of germination and speed up the process itself, resort to seed germination. This process is quite simple. So, you will need to moisten a piece of cotton wool, put seeds on it, and place it in a warm place. In this case, you need to regularly check the cotton wool, as it must always be slightly moistened (not wet).

When to plant cucumbers for seedlings in 2019 according to the lunar calendar? In the event that you do not want to engage in germination, then before proceeding with sowing, it is recommended that you at least check for germination. To do this, you will need a five percent salt solution (1 small spoonful of salt is taken per 1 liter of cold water). Pour cucumber seeds into the resulting solution. They should be checked after 5-10 minutes. Seeds that have not sunk to the bottom of the container can be safely thrown away, as they are not viable. The same seeds that were at the bottom should be sown.

The process of sowing cucumber seeds is quite simple. To begin with, the prepared soil must be watered with lukewarm water. Seeds are planted to a depth of 1–2 centimeters. You need to make a depression on the surface of the soil, put a seed in it and sprinkle it. Everything is very simple.

After sowing is done, the container must be covered with a transparent plastic wrap. The first shoots should appear 4-7 days after sowing.

Planting cucumber seedlings video

Outcome:

Now you know, when to plant cucumbers for seedlings in 2019 according to the lunar calendar, it remains only to apply all the knowledge gained in practice, and get a rich harvest of this crop. After all, we have already told you all the main points, but be sure to check all your plans with the weather forecast, because you need to double-check everything several times, otherwise unexpected frosts or cold snaps will take you by surprise. On this we say goodbye to you, all the best and see you again, we wish you.