Cucumbers are planted between potatoes

There numb different cucumber planting options that promise to increase the quality and quantity of the crop. For example, cucumbers can be planted next to the corn or sunflowers, as will be tall plants for their protection from wind and reliable support.

Recently, I learned about another technology of planting cucumbers, lies in the fact that they are placed between the potatoes. According to some data this way allows you to increase yields and a half or even two times as compared to conventional planting.

I decided to try this method and put a number of cucumber between the potato beds. It is best planted as bush cucumber, so they are not tightened all the potatoes, but it is possible and normal.

Where to begin:

The first step - Proper planting potatoes. You need to know exactly what side your region often the wind blows. Potatoes must be planted so that the tops was perpendicular to the direction of the wind.

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When it is necessary to plant cucumbers

When the potato stalks grow up to 10 - 12 centimeters, go to transplanting cucumbers. When planting the seeds of cucumbers produced directly in the ground, then it can be done earlier. Potato tops creates a barrier wind that do not like cucumbers. As a result, thanks to the "green shield" temperature will be higher between the rows 2 - 4 degrees than at the surface. Heat is extremely positive impact on the development of cucumbers.

Aisle to do broad, at least 70 - 80 cm. Mulching will also bring a positive result, and the fruit will be pure and they will be easier to collect.

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