How often should cucumbers be watered?

Cucumber plants have a great demand for water, but because the cucumber root system is relatively shallow and has weak water absorption capacity, the absolute moisture content of the soil is required to be around 20%. Therefore, high yields can only be achieved by watering in a timely and reasonable manner according to the water needs of cucumbers in different growth stages.

How often should you water cucumbers?

After planting cucumber seedlings, decide whether to water them according to the condition of the cucumber field at that time. Generally, water them once every 5-7 days. When there is a lot of rainfall in summer, water them once every 2-3 days or every other day. This will promote the rapid expansion of young melons. Spring dew is for cultivation, and the number of watering can be appropriately reduced to avoid root rot.

When watering cucumbers, you should decide whether to water them based on the condition of the cucumber field at the time. The basis is that the soil can be held into a ball in your hand, and if it falls apart when it falls to the ground, you should water it at this time. If the soil does not fall apart after being held into a ball and falls to the ground, you can temporarily stop watering it. At the same time, do not water the cucumbers excessively to avoid damaging the root system.

What kind of water is good for cucumbers?

Cucumbers only need ordinary tap water. Just make sure to use some fertilizer to increase the nutrients of the cucumbers at the appropriate time. Cucumbers are a very easy vegetable to grow. Just observe the soil in time to see if it needs watering.

Cucumber watering tips

The amount of water required by cucumbers varies at different growth stages, so watering should be done according to the growth rules of cucumbers. During the seedling stage, the seedlings should generally be squatted and watering should be controlled to prevent the seedlings from growing too tall due to excessive water. After transplanting, be sure to water them enough and thoroughly. If the soil is particularly dry, you can use drip irrigation to water them, or if there are no drip irrigation conditions, water them once with a small amount of water until the roots of the cucumbers are firmly established.