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    Cucumber: Cucumis Sativus L. Is A Warm Season Crop. Analysis

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    The document discusses the cultivation of cucumbers. Cucumbers grow best in temperatures between 25-35°C during the day and 18-24°C at night. They thrive in well-draining soil with a pH between 5.5-6.5. Seeds are planted 2 per hole in furrows 2-3 meters apart. Trellising is used to support vines and produce cleaner fruits. Fertilizer is applied during planting and 3 weeks after in a side-dressing method. Harvesting begins 35 days after emergence and occurs every other day.

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    The document discusses the cultivation of cucumbers. Cucumbers grow best in temperatures between 25-35°C during the day and 18-24°C at night. They thrive in well-draining soil with a pH between 5.5-6.5. Seeds are planted 2 per hole in furrows 2-3 meters apart. Trellising is used to support vines and produce cleaner fruits. Fertilizer is applied during planting and 3 weeks after in a side-dressing method. Harvesting begins 35 days after emergence and occurs every other day.

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    The document discusses the cultivation of cucumbers. Cucumbers grow best in temperatures between 25-35°C during the day and 18-24°C at night. They thrive in well-draining soil with a pH between 5.5-6.5. Seeds are planted 2 per hole in furrows 2-3 meters apart. Trellising is used to support vines and produce cleaner fruits. Fertilizer is applied during planting and 3 weeks after in a side-dressing method. Harvesting begins 35 days after emergence and occurs every other day.

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    CUCUMBER

    Cucumber or pipino, botanically known as


    Cucumis sativus L. is a warm season crop. Analysis
    of the fruit shows that it is low in nutrient value
    and little vitamin A but it is a good source of iron,
    calcium, and vitamins B and C.

    ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT

    It thrives well at a day temperature of 25 to


    35 C and an optimum night temperature of 18 to
    0

    24oC. A moderate supply of well distributed rainfall is


    necessary for maximum growth and yield. Sunlight is
    needed during its growing season. High temperature
    associated with high humidity are ideal for the growth
    and spread of cucumber diseases.

    SITE SELECTION AND SOIL TYPE

    Cucumbers are grown on a very wide variety


    of soils but it grows best on a well-drained, fertile,
    sandy loam soil, or clay loam soil. The pH requirement
    ranges from 5.5 to 6.5.

    LAND PREPARATION

    Prepare the field thoroughly by plowing and harrowing the field twice. Prepare furrows
    2-3 meters apart and 50-60 centimeters between hills.

    SYSTEM OF PLANTING

    Apply 500 grams of organic fertilizer per hill. Plant 2 seeds per hole and cover with fine
    soil. Irrigate in between plots after planting. Be sure that the water reaches the ridges of the
    plot where the seeds are planted.

    IRRIGATION

    Irrigate the field once a week. During the dry season, the plants need sufficient amount
    of water. During wet season, irrigate the field when needed. Provide adequate drainage to avoid
    waterlogging.
    TRELLISING

    About 12 days after transplanting, the plants may crawl or creep on


    the ground. The use of bamboo and G. I. wires or any materials as trellis
    will give better quality fruits that are clean and without deformity.

    TRAINING OF VINES AND WEEDING

    Train the vines everyday by tying the vines to the


    trellis. Spot weeding should be done at 14 days after
    emergence.

    Type of Rate of Time of Method of


    Fertilizer Application Application Application
    During
    14-14-14 5 bags Basal
    planting
    46-0-0 + 0-0- 21 days after
    2 bags + 1 bag Side dress
    60 (2:1) planting

    FERTILIZER APPLICATION
    PRUNING

    To improve yield, remove lateral branches until the runner reaches the top of the trellis.
    Removal of lateral branches in the first 10 nodes has a positive effect on the yield.

    HARVESTING

    First harvesting is expected at 35 days after emergence. Harvest


    every other day or when necessary. Remove all deformed fruits to

    For more information, write, visit, or call:


    NUEVA ECIJA FRUITS & VEGETABLES SEED CENTER
    CLSU Compound, Science City of Muñoz, 3119 Nueva Ecija
    0916-508-3569

    Reprinted with permission from the NUEVA ECIJA FRUITS & VEGETABLES SEED CENTER

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