Cucumbers have a high demand for water and are very sensitive to dry periods.
They are primarily dependent on rainwater, because it is not so easy for them due to their shallow root system, to cover the moisture requirement from greater soil depths. Cultivation success therefore depends to a large extent on an even water supply. Early July to mid-August is the best time to water. Watering too early in June or during cool weather periods often leads to failure or failure. loss of yield. Also one should avoid, water with cold tap water. A total of three waterings of 15 l/m2 each are sufficient in normal weather.
As soon as the plants have formed the third true leaf, get the first top dressing. one gives 2 bis 3g N/m2, best as a 0.3% nutrient solution. This should be distributed over the entire bed area, because the cucumber roots spread very quickly in all directions. Around the beginning and end of July, give more top dressing, wobei i m2 jeweils 20 to 30 g of a nitrogen-rich complete fertilizer are to be used. To prevent soil crusting and keep the soil loose all the time, must be hacked more often. Because of the cucumber's shallow root system, chopping should be done as shallowly and carefully as possible.