Growing cucumbers in the open field, it is very important to comply with all the conditions of this process and ensure proper care. Of particular importance is the correctness of watering.
In the article we will describe how to water cucumbers in the open field in order to get a rich, high-quality harvest.
Conditions for growing cucumbers
Before you start growing a crop, it is important to familiarize yourself with the conditions that are necessary for the normal growth of the vegetable.
- Landing. The most favorable time for planting a vegetable is the second half of May. From this time on, the night frosts become less and constant warm weather sets in. Planting a vegetable can be both seeds and seedlings.
- The soil. The plant prefers fertile heavy soils. Choose a well-lit area for planting, with access to sunlight. Vegetables can die from strong winds - this should also be considered when choosing a site.
- Weeding. When caring for cucumbers, it is necessary to perform thinning regularly, since the darkening of the plant affects its development and growth.
- Loosening. Before flowering, it is important to loosen the soil. After the third sheet becomes noticeable, the hilling up of vegetables is performed.
- Watering. This point is very important when growing crops.
It is necessary to take into account the excessive requirements of cucumbers to the temperature regime. Frost adversely affects the plant. If the temperature falls below +15 ° C, the growth of the culture may slow down. The optimal temperature indicator for growing cucumbers is + 25 ... +30 ° С.Having provided the necessary conditions for growing vegetables, you can get a good harvest and try delicious cucumbers from your garden.
Important! The appearance of a pale rim around the edges of the leaves and darkening of the areas along the veins indicates a lack of potassium to the plant. In such a situation, it is worth immediately feeding the culture with this mineral.
Does cucumber like moisture?
Cucumbers are a moisture-loving culture, but even so, you should not “flood” them. The plant has a special structure of the root system, so it is important to constantly moisten the soil. If moisture is not enough, it will darken and brittle leaves. With an excess of moisture in the soil will decrease the amount of oxygen, and this will cause blanching of the leaves, will lead to inhibition of growth of lashes and the appearance of greenberries. If there will be constant drops in the process of moistening, as well as temperature fluctuations, this can cause the bitterness of the fruit.
Check out such varieties of cucumbers as "Courage", "Nezhinsky", "Competitor", "German", "Masha", "Zozulya".It is very important to monitor the soil moisture indicator - ideally it should be 80%. If the humidity drops to 30%, the plant will simply wither.
Did you know? Cucumber is one of the most ancient cultures. Its age is more than 6000 years.
How to water cucumbers in the open ground
Watering cucumbers is one of the most important aspects of culture care. It depends on its correctness whether it will be possible to grow a high-quality and rich harvest. We offer you to get acquainted with some of the subtleties of the implementation of this event.
Frequency
Usually, gardeners, arriving at the weekend on the site, begin to water vegetables abundantly, because they know that this culture loves moisture. However, as a result of this "excessive" care, the root system often begins to rot and the yield decreases. The conclusion is one - there should be a measure in how often water cucumbers.
In summer, watering should be done at least 2 times a week, and if there is a fever for a long time, the procedure should be done every other day.
After planting seedlings in open ground in spring, watering is done 1 time in 5-7 days. If the soil in your area is clayey - it will retain moisture better, so watering the beds in such a case is less likely, but more abundant. 
Times of Day
It is best to carry out watering plants in the evening or in the morning. This is due to the fact that during the day, when the temperature indicators are highest, water, falling on the foliage, can cause burns.
In addition, in the heat, evaporation occurs faster, which reduces the effectiveness of this event. If the ground is too dry, do not pour it, it is better to carry out watering gradually, in small doses.
Important! We need to carry out weeding very carefully, as the root system of cucumbers is close to the surface!
Water requirements
It is strictly forbidden to water the plant with cold water. It adversely affects the root system and reduces its ability to absorb. The temperature of the water used for irrigation should not be less than 19 ° C. 
If you use water from a well to irrigate a plot, you will have to build a special tank for cucumbers in which it will heat up.
Watering technique
You can water in different ways. For this fit hoses, buckets, watering can. It is important to adhere to the main rule, no matter what tool you use: water should fall exclusively on the ground. So you can maximize moisten the soil and feed the root system.
After reviewing the basic recommendations for the care of the crop, each summer resident will know how much and when to water cucumbers.
Learn also about growing cucumbers in the greenhouse, on the windowsill, on the balcony, in bags.
Growing cucumbers and drip irrigation
Before you start growing vegetables, it is important to know what to look for. 
So, the main points that are worth paying attention to are:
- Plant cucumbers in the area where carrots, tomatoes, cabbage and onions grew before them.
- In the fall, place in the place of the intended planting fertilizer.
- When buying seeds, pay attention to their shelf life.
- In the process of growing spend dressing 2 times: at the beginning of flowering and during budding.
- The distance between shoots in the same row should not be less than 25 cm.
- Harvest regularly, as overripe fruit takes away nutrients from the plant.
- Water properly.
Did you know? Not only green cucumbers grow in nature: there are varieties of white, yellow and even red!You can purchase drip irrigation systems in specialized stores, but if you have the time and desire, you can make such a system with your own hands.
To do this, plastic corrugated hoses, the hole diameter of which is 1 mm, should be laid out on the ground between the rows. Then they are connected to a barrel with a tap installed at a height of 1 m. Water enters it from the well.With the help of such an installation in the summertime it is possible to carry out drip irrigation of cucumbers with warm water.
Growing cucumbers is not difficult. The main thing is to strictly observe the conditions for the care of plants and to carry out watering as recommended.
