Grow cucumbers in recycled buckets creative and eco friendly

A Little Sunshine in This World
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Growing cucumbers in discarded buckets
Not only can waste be reused, but it can also be put to good use.
The cucumber varieties are also very creative.
Even if you're in the beginner phase
Can also grow a fine batch of cucumbers
Leave the planting method to you
First, prepare a bucket.
Cut the side of the bucket with a knife.
Drill a larger hole
Take out the faucet at home.
Fill the container with water.
Because there's no lid
The amount of water it holds is always the same.
Then prepare another oil drum.
Using a soldering iron on the bottom of a bucket
Puncture the upper drainage and ventilation holes
After poking the holes, place the container in the bucket of water.
This maintains breathability while also
It can also ensure the soil remains moist.
The container is filled with homemade potting soil.
Video on making potting soil
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Take out the previously cultivated cucumber seedlings.
Transplant one by one into planting containers.
Be sure not to damage the seedling's root system.
After 42 days of planting
The cucumber plants grow to about one meter in height.
We will secure its branches to the rope above.
Let it grow upward along the rope.
At the same time, we can also see
Cucumbers bloom flowers.
Let's just trim a little bit of the bottom leaves.
Prevent nutrients from failing to reach the fruit
And顺便施加一点堆肥
Supplement the nutrients required for cucumber growth
After 52 days of planting
The cucumbers have already grown.
I didn't know vegetables could also be early-maturing.
Each cucumber bears one to two mature fruits.
And flowers still in bloom
Like an immature cucumber
Since some cucumbers have ripened
Then let's gently gather them.
Prevent competing with cucumbers for nutrients again
Just right—one basket full of harvest.
Finally, water it thoroughly.
Wait quietly for the other cucumbers to grow
Approximately 66 days later
The previous cucumbers have all ripened as well.
Seeing the full basket of cucumbers fills my heart with joy.
No cucumber showed any deformity.
And they're all very plump.
Round and smooth
Eating cucumbers grown by oneself
It just has the taste of cucumber.
None of the cucumbers bought outside have the taste of cucumber.
Friends who like to eat cucumbers
Hurry up and start growing them at home.
