METHOD FOR GROWING CUCUMBER PLANTS Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture and biotechnology. SUBSTANCE: method involves growing cucumber plants mainly on multitier narrow-rack hydroponic installations. Method comprises the steps of sowing, managing the plants and harvesting. In the course of managing the plants, after the development of two side shoots, the plant top is pinched then, after the development of one leaf on each side shoot, they are pinched and the plants are left to grow until two shoots of the 2nd order appear on each side shoot and said 2nd order shoots develop, each, three leaves and fruits. Now the side shoots of the 2nd order are pinched. EFFECT: higher efficiency. 3 dwg