We were visiting relatives in the village and noticed this strange structure made of regular sticks and ropes in their yard š± Honestly, we were a bit surprised, as we had never seen anything like it before š² When the owner explained what it was and what it was for, everyone was shocked š±
Now I want to make something like this in our yard š¤ Oh, what clever people live in villages š„° Iāll tell you what it is and how to build something like this in your own yard with your own hands šš Details in the link in the comments ā¬ļøā¬ļø
We recently returned from the village, where we visited relatives, and we were pleasantly surprised by their cucumber harvest. They have a real abundance garden!
Crisp, juicy, aromatic ā and without much effort. After hearing their secret, we immediately decided to try this method at our place.
Now Iām going to share this village hack with you, which you can even apply on less fertile soil.
What you will need
Before you start, prepare the following:
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Compost ā preferably well-rotted, with a mild earthy smell;
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Wood ash ā a natural disinfectant and a source of trace elements;
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Boiling water;
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Cucumber seeds;
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And just one tool ā a shovel.
Preparing the garden bed
Choose a sunny spot. Dig an area about two meters long and 60ā70 centimeters wide. Make the holes in a checkerboard pattern ā with 60 cm between them.
This way, the plants will breathe freely, not interfering with each other and not shading their neighbors. Itās like in a theater ā each cucumber has its own stage.
Adding fertilizers
If the soil is heavy, like clayey or loamy, you canāt do without fertilizing. In each hole, put a handful of compost, two tablespoons of ash, and some soil on top.
Mix everything well ā this creates a nutrient for the future seedlings. Now, attention: pour boiling water over everything.
This disinfects the soil and destroys any potential pests. After the boiling water, let the holes rest for 5ā10 minutes.
Sowing the seeds
Now, put 5ā7 seeds in each hole ā with a reserve, since not all of them may sprout. Cover them with soil. Donāt water! Excess moisture can harm them.
If the nights are still cold, pull plastic film over the bed ā it creates a mini-greenhouse effect. In the morning, remove the cover.
Care and watering
Itās best to water in the evening, when the sun has already set. This way, the water wonāt evaporate unnecessarily and will reach the roots. With this method, the first sprouts will appear within 6ā7 days.
