Having decided to grow cucumbers, it does not matter at all for oneself or for sale, it is important to remember that it is better to prevent problems than to deal with the consequences. Knowledge of the rules of agricultural technology and the correct treatment of cucumbers from diseases of folk remedies will help even novice gardeners to get the desired crop.
Iodine treatment
Processing cucumbers with iodine allows you to cope with the following problems without the use of chemicals:
- Radical rot. Such pathogens live in soil with a high level of humidity. They are manifested by the darkening of the roots, yellowing of the leaves and the flying of the ovaries. They fight it with the help of pharmaceutical iodine, which is diluted with water (1: 2) and the resulting solution is smeared on the stems above 20 cm from the ground. Repeat the procedure several times.
- Mealy dew. Such problems are eliminated with the help of a solution of 10 drops of iodine and 1 l of milk. The listed components are mixed in a bucket of water. The resulting composition is abundantly sprayed cucumbers and the soil under them.
Did you know? According to the botanical classification, cucumber is a fruit and, at the same time, is considered as a false berry; - he is a vegetable.
Wood ash use
Wood ash is a natural alkali, which has not only fertilizing functions, but also is capable of killing harmful microorganisms and insects. Ash is a great helper in the fight against different types of cucumber spots, which appear as a result of bacteria multiplication. 
For prevention, it is recommended to sprinkle the leaves of plants with a solution of ash in the early stages of microorganism development. Such a solution and iodine for cucumbers will help slow down the development of powdery mildew, which leads to the appearance of spots and white deposits on the leaves. In addition, all this will avoid the interference of chemicals.
Find out how to use wood ash as a fertilizer.
To improve the adhesion of the drug, you can add laundry soap to the solution, 50 g of soap is enough for a bucket of water. Potash supplements increase the resistance of cucumbers to aphids. In order to scare away the slugs and impede their movement, the soil is treated with ash or a mixture of this substance with tobacco dust.
Spraying garlic solution
Infusion of garlic is effective not only against aphids, but also other pests.
A similar solution can be prepared with two recipes:
- Take garlic cloves in a volume that fits in a liter jar. Connect them with 0.5 liters of purified vegetable oil and 30 ml of liquid soap. Garlic is carefully minced beforehand. The resulting composition insist 24 hours, after the filter. For spraying, take 20 ml of the prepared solution and dilute them in 500 ml of water. Carefully mixed and treated diseased plants. In order not to harm the plants, it is important to strictly observe the concentration.
Important! To get a good and high-quality harvest, even an unpretentious cucumber needs help. Do it with the help of folk recipes or chemical elements. - you decide.
- The second recipe consists of the same amount of garlic, 1 liter of water and 15 g of soap. Garlic is passed through a meat grinder, poured into a 2 liter jar, pour the rest of the container with water. Then stored in a closed form in a dark place for 12 days. At the expiration of time filtered and used for its intended purpose. Before use, the resulting composition is diluted with water, add a small piece of soap. For the correct concentration of 50 ml of garlic infusion diluted in a bucket of water. All thoroughly shake and spray the plants.
Familiarize yourself with the benefits of garlic and its variety of uses.
Milk serum
When the plants start to hurt during the harvest, you can not apply chemistry. At this time, in addition to iodine, cucumbers are also treated with milk and its products, for example, whey. Its structure contains monoacid bacteria, which inhibit the activity of pathogens of fungal diseases and saturate plants with beneficial substances.
The therapeutic composition, which is formed on the leaves of plants in the form of a thin film, protects them from the ingress of fungal microorganisms. However, the disadvantage of this tool is the short duration of the effect, so you need to regularly treat plants. Professionals recommend planning processing for July, since it is at this time that cucumbers are most vulnerable. Serum should not be used undiluted. 
Before use, it must be diluted in the same amount with water at room temperature. Then heat the composition to 25 ° C and sprayed cucumbers. Additionally, you can add soap, it will help to improve the adhesion of the product to the leaves.
Plant nutrition solution mullein
With the defeat of powdery mildew, which manifests itself in the form of a grayish bloom on the whole bush and gradually leads to its death. The first manifestations of the disease can be removed with the processing of environmentally friendly fertilizer - mullein infusion. 
Read also about how to cook and use mullein.
It is prepared in several ways:
Take a certain amount of fresh manure and pour the same amount of water. Insist day, after the time has expired, it is re-diluted already in a ratio of 1:10. Mix thoroughly and pour 10 l of fertilizer per 1 m2 between the rows. Use slurry and connect it with water in a ratio of 1: 4. Leave in a warm place for 7 days. Then add more water in the amount of 3 servings and carry out feeding.
Important! The added value of manure lies in obtaining the heat that will come from overheating the manure. This will have a positive effect on crop growth.
Iodine and Zelenka
Cucumbers were often treated with Zelenka and iodine before. Useful qualities of antiseptics are manifested due to the copper compound that is present in the composition. A solution based on iodine and brilliant green is prepared as follows: add 10 ml of brilliant green to a bucket of water.
You should not hope that as a result of processing cucumbers will become greener, but the risk of diseases will significantly decrease. In addition to watering and spraying, plants can be protected from problems by lubricating the stems with iodine or brilliant green, which are pre-diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 2. It is proved that all fungi will die after the second treatment.
Cucumber prevention - best protection against pests and diseases
Professional gardeners recommend prophylaxis from the very choice of seeds. To do this, some non-false requirements must be met:
- Seeds must be of high quality.
- The earth is warm enough. Minimum up to 14 ° C.
- The soil should be loose, fertilized and fertile.
- Before planting, seeds are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate or shed with boiling water. This is done to destroy pests in the ground.
Did you know? The biggest cucumber in the world was grown in Israel. Its length was 118 cm. It happened due to the weather, which favorably affects the growth of cucumbers.Everyone knows that iodine in the garden is always useful. The availability and effectiveness of the listed substances, together with their range of effects, may lead to the fact that, if used correctly, the need for other feedings and insecticides may not be necessary.
