When will cucumbers be planted in open field?

The planting time of cucumber in early spring in open field needs to be sown in the frost-free period according to the local climatic conditions. It is better to sow and raise seedlings in early May, and it is most suitable for autumn cucumbers in open field to sow in July and August. The yield of autumn cucumber is high and the growing period is short. It is generally sown in July and August and can be harvested at the end of October. The yield per mu can exceed 10,000 jin and the output value per mu is more than 5000 yuan.

The planting time of cucumber in early spring in open field needs to be sown in the frost-free period according to the local climatic conditions. It is better to sow and raise seedlings in early May. If seedlings are raised in protected areas, they can choose to sow and raise seedlings after April 20 and transplant in early May. The exact sowing time of cucumbers is recommended to consult your local planting friends.

Autumn cucumber in open field is the most suitable for sowing in July and August. Autumn cucumber has high yield and short growth period. It is generally sown in July and August, and can be harvested at the end of October. The yield per mu can exceed 10,000 jin, and the output value per mu is more than 5000 yuan.

Planting and cultivation management techniques

1. Variety selection

Varieties with high yield, strong disease resistance and good marketability should be selected, which are suitable for cultivation in open field in spring.

2. Raising seedlings

Seedling age is about 35 days, strong seedling standard: cotyledons are intact, there are 3-5 true leaves, internodes are short, the angle between petiole and main vine is 45 degrees, leaf color is dark green, leaves are thick, stems are stout, roots are developed, and there are no diseases and insect pests.

3. Fertilize 5 cubic meters of mature organic manure, 25-30 kilograms of superphosphate or 10-15 kilograms of diammonium phosphate (5-5 kilograms of superphosphate and 2-3 per cubic meter of diammonium phosphate). Plough the border before planting, 1.2 meters wide, more than 15 centimeters high, and covered with plastic film.