In August many gardeners notice one and the same problem: the vines are still green, but there become fewer and fewer new ovaries, the leaves begin to dry at the edges, and the cucumbers themselves grow more slowly. Most often the reason is not in the weather, but in that the plant already lacks nutrients after prolonged fruiting.

There is a simple solution that helps support the bushes without expensive preparations. After such watering the cucumbers remain strong longer, more actively form new ovaries, and the leaves do not lose their saturated green colour so quickly.

How to prepare the solution

In 10 liters of warm water dissolve:

1 liter of milk whey; 1 tablespoon of wood ash; 10 drops of iodine.

Mix the mixture well and leave to infuse for approximately 20–30 minutes.

How to water correctly

Before applying the fertilizer be sure to moisten the bed with ordinary water. Then pour approximately 0.8–1 liter of the solution under each bush, without getting on the leaves. It is best to carry out the feeding in the evening or on a cloudy day.

It is enough to repeat such a procedure once every 10–14 days.

Why this method works

Milk whey contains amino acids and useful microelements that support the development of the plant. Ash provides potassium and calcium, especially necessary for cucumbers during mass fruiting. And a small amount of iodine helps strengthen the plants and creates less favourable conditions for the development of some fungal diseases.

Thanks to such a combination the cucumbers remain productive longer, form new fruits even at the end of summer, and the leaves yellow and dry out significantly more slowly.

Regular care, timely watering and several simple feedings often give a better result than the most expensive fertilizers. Exactly such little things help collect fresh, crispy cucumbers almost until the autumn colds.

This material was prepared by the editorial team using artificial intelligence tools. All information has been verified and edited before publication.