Trellising cucumbers in greenhouses
Trellising and training of greenhouse cucumbers Trellising of cucumbers should not be confused with pruning. They do go hand in hand, but are very different....
Category Archives: Cucumbers
Understanding nitrogen dynamics during cucumber growth season
We all know the basics of nitrogen in plants. The good and the bad. Every grower and student knows nitrogen is important for good looking...
Fertigation of cucumbers – the basics
Cucumbers are sensitive to water stress (to little water) and to water logging (over watering). Any of these two conditions will reduce plant vigour and...
Nutrient uptake of cucumbers depends on light intensity and air temperature
When it comes to fertigation programmes or recipes, most commercial growers have a good indication of what is required. The nutrient program is either obtained...
Common physiological disorders in cucumbers
Physiological disorders caused by low temperatures Low temperatures injury only occurs with fruit that are in storage (either in transit or in storage rooms). Small...
Pruning cucumbers in greenhouses
Selecting a cucumber pruning system The question arises which system should be used. Each system has its advantages and disadvantages according to the ability and...
Cucumber pest and disease control
Never use chemical that are not registered by your local Department of Agriculture. A range of chemicals that can be used on cucumbers are provided...
The basics of growing cucumbers in hydroponic greenhouses
Establishing the cucumber crop Cucumbers are tropical plants. In order to grow optimally a tropical environment should be created. This implies that temperatures should not...
