Step 1: Incubate the seeds
Soak cucumber seeds in warm water about 30 to 35°C for 2–3 hours, then take out the seeds, wash them with clean water, and incubate them in a damp towel at 27–30°C for 3–5 days. Always keep the humidity high for the incubation; check if the seeds crack and germinate, then sow.
Step 2: Bring the seeds to sow
After the seeds have germinated, plant them in the ground. Prepare a potted plant or plant it directly in the soil. Make a hole about 0.5 cm deep, and sow the seed so that the root tip is facing the ground and the seed head is level with the ground. Then water to keep the soil moist.
Step 3: Plant a tree and make a trellis
After about 5-7 days, seedlings start to grow. You can bring the plants to plant in the field or leave them in pots. At this stage, the plant needs the most light and water. You should water it regularly to keep the soil moist. Fertilizers can be used to stimulate plant growth.
Cucumbers need to be supported by a trellis to ensure that the plant receives enough light for the leaves to photosynthesize and prevent fungal infections. If you make a trellis for cucumbers that have a too-narrow area, it will also affect the growth of the plant and the time of harvest.
Step 4: Care for
After one month, the plant starts to flower and bear fruit. At this time, the plant needs a lot of nutrients to make the fruit big and fruitful. You need to add fertilizers such as nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and especially water.
Step 5: Harvest
The fruit can be harvested after 1.5-2 months.
Fertilize with potassium and nitrogen once every two weeks after each harvest to supply nutrients for the fruiting plants for the following litter