August in the beds - harvesting vegetables, working in the greenhouse

The end of summer is one of the most active summer cottages. In August, a hardworking farmer harvests the harvest, gathers the fruits of his labor. The vegetable garden pleases with an abundance of crops, but there is still a lot of work left on the site. The summer resident needs to preserve the harvested vegetables. In addition, it is necessary to prepare the site for the next season.

Harvesting

Most vegetable crops yield in late summer. August is considered the most fertile month of the summer cottage season.

Many crops require regular harvesting. If you leave ripe tomatoes on the branches, they will stop the ripening of the next fruits, begin to deteriorate and can provoke plant disease. In order for vegetable crops to bring more harvest, even unripe tomatoes can be harvested, they will gain ripeness if they are laid out on a flat dry surface, away from direct sunlight. It is also necessary to treat plants in a timely manner with special pest control agents in order to prevent diseases.

Another vegetable crop whose harvest will delight us in August is eggplant. It is necessary to collect the fruits of this plant on time. They do not signal an even color, but if the eggplants are overripe, they will become hard and bitter. In addition, as with tomatoes, eggplant inhibits the development of new fruits if the moment of harvest is missed.

The exception is bell peppers. From a long stay in the garden, the fruits of this vegetable crop become sweet and juicy.

Cabbage will delight the summer resident with the first harvest in the middle of summer. But the heads of cauliflower and broccoli will ripen in August. It is important to properly care for the plant. Until the cabbage is harvested, it is necessary to carry out preventive measures to combat harmful insects and diseases. Regular watering is also important for the plant in August. Cabbage beds must be treated from weeds and dry foliage.

What to plant in August

Gradually harvesting, a lot of free space appears on the site. Some plants can be planted in August:

- you can sow green herbs

- crops with a quick ripeness.

Or you can just start preparing the land for the next season.

For ripening at the end of summer, spicy herbs and some vegetables, such as radishes, Chinese cabbage and others, are perfectly adapted.

Harvesting: working in the greenhouse

Since in August the temperature is already falling, crops growing in greenhouses bring crops. For example, cucumbers can still delight the summer resident with ripe fruits. In order to prolong this period as much as possible, you need to treat the plant with a special solution against harmful insects and diseases. It is recommended to apply potash fertilizers under the culture to strengthen the plant root. Use a safe folk remedy for the prevention of diseases for plants in greenhouses, for this, prepare a solution of soap and ash.

To preserve moisture under the cucumbers and protect the crop from fungal diseases, it is necessary to mulch the soil. For this, the surface of the soil is sprinkled with sawdust and dry grass.

Harvesting: work on the site

The vacated beds on the site must:

- free from grass residues;

- dig up the soil, take measures to combat harmful insects;

- to water, in order for all the weed grass to germinate, after that it can be removed.

During the summer period, a large amount of organic fertilizers can be accumulated at the summer cottage.At the end of summer, you need to mix it with earth and spill it thoroughly with water. In order to quickly get the necessary fertilizer, you can add special additives that contain bacteria.

August is a wonderful period of the summer cottage season, and harvesting is a great pleasure for the farmer. Enjoy your rest and rich harvest!