Peppers and cucumbers in the same greenhouse

Briefly about compatibility of landings

Garden lovers beginners often do not know what can be planted nearby and what not. Crops need to be positioned correctly in order to get a large and tasty harvest. Peppers and cucumbers - are they good neighbors to each other?

Characteristics of growing cucumbers and peppers

These cultures have a very high compatibility. They have a lot in common. What cucumbers and pepper need frequent and abundant watering. They love warmth, their ambient temperature should not fall below twenty-two degrees Celsius. Over time, it can even be increased, only it must be done slowly so that there are no sudden changes.

The best neighbors for cucumbers

There are several of them:
1) Eggplant;
2) Radish;
3) Cabbage;
4) Bean crops;
5) Tomatoes;
6) Peas;
7) Greens.

It is very important to correctly arrange crops in the greenhouse space, especially if there is not much of it. You need to do it so that everyone has enough heat, light and moisture. Peppers can be planted next to a cucumber, but not in reverse order, as the peppers can simply stop growing due to insufficient lighting.

The best neighbors for pepper

There are several of them:
1) Eggplant;
2) Radish;
3) Carrots;
4) Cabbage;
5) Zucchini.

When planting peppers, it is important to remember that you cannot plant hot peppers next to sweet peppers. They can become dusty and then the bell pepper will turn bitter. And bitter pepper will cease to be hot.

Is it possible to plant peppers and cucumbers in the same greenhouse

Of course. After all, these cultures are very similar. The conditions for their maintenance, comfortable conditions for growth are the same. They can also be fed with the same fertilizers. The percentage of humidity in a polycarbonate greenhouse should not exceed sixty percent. Also, if you grow these crops nearby, as well as if eggplants grow nearby, they must be treated with various drugs for crop diseases.

There is another very important point, cucumbers very quickly scatter their shoots and foliage, based on this, you can understand that they need more space than peppers. Therefore, with a neighboring planting, it is recommended to leave free space between crops. Initially, eggplants can be planted with cucumbers, and then pepper.

The similarity of these cultures also lies in the fact that they do not like cold drafts and strong winds. You also don't have to worry about watering, it is the same for these crops. It will not work out so that someone will have little moisture, and someone too much.

Pepper has a predisposition to such a disease as mealy mildew. But do not worry that cucumbers can get sick with it. Cucumbers are very rarely affected by it.

How to combine vegetables in one greenhouse

When planting, it is important to observe not only the correct neighborhood. It is also important to properly care for and create a comfortable environment. If these factors are not observed, the yield can be of poor quality and small quantity.

How to plant correctly? Before planting, you need to stratify both the soil and the planting material. You also need to disinfect it in advance. You need to disinfect the seeds of all neighboring crops. Cucumbers, peppers, and also eggplants, if you are going to grow them nearby.

The soil mix also plays an important role in the process. It can be the same for both peppers and cucumbers.Immediately before planting, peat or rotted manure must be added to the prepared hole. Also, sawdust can be added to absorb excess fluid.

With greenhouse cultivation, you need to think about artificial pollination of crops. In good weather, you can open a window and a door in the greenhouse. Another good way is to set up a hive. But as soon as the ovaries begin to form, the hive will need to be removed from the greenhouse. It is also very important to apply both complex mineral fertilizers and organic fertilizers to the soil. This is important for all neighboring cultures.

Fertilizers and feeding

They can be the same across cultures. For example, the following are suitable:
1) Fertilizers with nitrogenous elements;
2) Fertilizers with phosphorus elements;
3) Fertilizers with potash elements.

The first feeding should be done immediately after planting. Chicken droppings or rotted manure are excellent in this capacity. The required amount must be mixed with ten liters of water, and then water the crops. In the process of feeding, you need to carefully monitor the condition of the plants. If the crops are actively growing foliage, and the fruits do not form at all, then you need to stop fertilizing them.

How can you cultivate peppers and cucumbers in the same greenhouse?

To avoid the risk of all kinds of diseases, over-pollination, attacks of insect pests, you need to follow some rules:
1) It is necessary to designate the space between cultures, so they will not interfere with each other. You can trample paths and lay out wooden planks on them;
2) Some gardeners divide the space with plastic wrap. Yes, this is a fairly simple and not costly method, though not entirely productive;
3) The most ideal option would be polycarbonate partitions. When using it, it will turn out to create for each culture its own microclimate. Which, of course, will have a positive effect on the quantity and quality of the future harvest.

Peppers and cucumbers: watering variation

Some gardeners replace watering with plain water with a hydrogel. A hydrogel is a small polymer granules that absorb liquids well. With its help, you can significantly reduce the frequency of watering.

If there is too much or too little watering, the plants will start to get sick. A distinctive feature of the hydrogel is also the fact that it perfectly absorbs fertilizers and feeding. In this way, crops can be given constant access to nutrients.