How to Grow Cucumbers in a Barrel (according to Ganichkin)

Ganichkin's method of growing cucumbers in a barrel has become so popular that today everyone has their own tips and secrets for this method of gardening. At one time, the barrel method for growing cucumbers was truly an innovative invention.

It's all so simple, but for some reason no one has thought of it before. So, cucumbers can be grown In barrels. If you haven't heard of this method yet, you should study it in detail, as it has many advantages.

Advantages of the method

Growing cucumbers in a barrel, as Ganichkina did (photo), is primarily about saving valuable space in the garden. The barrel is filled with fertile soil and placed in a spot unsuitable for growing vegetables or even herbs. You can place the barrel on the pavement, for example.

The growing process will be visible. No more lifting every leaf to check for weeds, whether flowers have appeared, or whether ovaries have formed. All the weeds are visible and can be quickly removed without straining your back. Fertilizing is easy, as is watering the cucumbers. Basically, you now have a large flowerpot with a beautiful bush in your garden.

You'll be able to observe the fruit's growth even from a distance. No more worrying about some cucumbers becoming overgrown. All the fruit will be, literally, in full view.

It's also worth noting that the barrel itself will be securely decorated with a plant that tends to climb vigorously. Drooping cucumber branches look beautiful and are a simple decoration for your garden. You'll not only have a harvest of green fruit, but also a beautiful decorative element of your landscape design. Note this interesting method. growing seedlings in plastic bottles on toilet paper.

Where to start

Growing cucumbers in a barrel (Ganichkina) begins with finding a barrel. It can be made of wood, metal, or even plastic. You can paint the barrel if you wish. This doesn't affect the yield or growth of the cucumbers, only the aesthetic appearance of the plot and the bed itself.

Now fill the barrel with soil. Mix the soil with organic matter to ensure the plant has enough minerals to begin with. Additionally, the humus will keep the soil warm. Water the soil with mineral fertilizer, then pour in another glass of dark potassium permanganate solution. Wait for the moisture to be absorbed, and then try to dig the soil in the barrel.

About seed preparation

To get an early harvest in a barrel, you need to properly prepare the seeds. This is done even at the variety selection stage: greenhouse early cucumber varieties are suitable for barrels. The "Ajax" variety is recommended for first-time cultivation. Feel free to plant up to two dozen seeds in a single barrel (by the way, this is usually the amount of seeds needed for a two-meter bed).

To encourage seed germination in greater numbers, a greenhouse effect must be created. This is done by covering the top of the bud with plastic film. Once sprouts appear, the film can be removed, allowing the sun to nourish the plant and give it the strength to grow. Of course, the soil must be loosened periodically and weeded.

As for the other stages of caring for cucumbers in a barrel (Ganichkin's method), they are exactly the same as caring for the crop when grown in a regular garden bed. But just think how much land you save and how much simpler overall care for the crop becomes.

Important! The same technology is suitable for growing other garden cropsPeas, tomatoes, peppers. Any greens will grow beautifully in barrels, yielding a double harvest. No more bending over the beds to pick some green onions or lettuce for dinner.

Incidentally, growing cucumbers in barrels has been a popular practice in China for many years. There, every plot of land is practically worth its weight in gold. When a barrel saves two meters of land, that's a huge advantage. The harvest is plentiful and delicious. Although growing cucumbers in barrels isn't gaining momentum in our country as quickly as in China, it's a versatile and practical method. Definitely give it a try!