The problem associated with the yellowing of cucumber leaves is painfully familiar to most gardeners. Due to a lack of nutrients, the presence of pests or a lack of water, the leaves may turn yellow. Even experienced gardeners may have difficulty determining the exact cause of this phenomenon. In this article, I will tell you about some effective methods that will help you deal with this problem.
One of the prevention methods is to use the following solution. At 10 l. you need to dilute 30 drops of iodine with water and add 1 liter of milk. You should also rub 20 grams of household soap into the same bucket. This solution should be sprayed on the plants, starting with the appearance of the first 5-6 leaves. Spray once every 10 days.
To preserve the green tops of cucumbers until autumn, you can use the following solution. Soak half a loaf in 5 liters of water for 12 hours, then add half a bottle of iodine. Before use, dilute the solution with 1:10 water and water the cucumbers with this solution 2 times a week.
