Experienced summer residents told why to cut cucumber leaves

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Many gardeners have heard that cucumbers are cut for some reason leaf. It is believed that in this way it is possible to influence the harvest. Only the lack of skills and the usual incredulity with which people treat everything new and unknown prevent many from such an intervention.

Why cut the leaves of cucumbers

First, the large size of leaves on cucumber whips they create a shadow that is not to the liking of the ripe fruits and the plant itself.

Secondly, without pruning, the green mass can grow thickly and abundantly, but the cucumbers themselves will be inconspicuous.

According to- third, in the greenhouse, pruning will improve ventilation, reduce humidity and reduce the risk of mold and fungus.

How to cut cucumber leaves

First of all, remove everything that has grown on the lower level, and with them empty inflorescences.

Leaves and shoots that grow downward and lie on the ground should also be cut.

Remove side shoots, dried or yellow leaves.

In hybrids varieties also remove the upper leaves above the sixth leaf, leaving three healthy and developed shoots.

On varietal cucumbers, the upper leaves are not cut, otherwise the fruits will turn yellow.