Acta Agriculturae Zhejiangensis ›› 2025, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (9): 1905-1913.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-1524.20240808

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Effects of sand culture and soil culture on growth, yield, and quality of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

WU Ju1(), YANG Fei1, WU Guoquan1, FU Xian1, XU Chenguang2,*()   

  1. 1 Zhoushan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhoushan 316000, Zhejiang, China
    2 Zhoushan Agricultural Technology Extension Center, Zhoushan 316100, Zhejiang, China
  • Received:2024-08-01 Online:2025-09-25 Published:2025-10-15
  • Contact: XU Chenguang

Abstract:

Based on internet of things and integrated water-fertilization technology, the effects of sand culture and soil culture on the growth, yield, and quality of cucumber were studied. Using the cucumber varieties Jinlyu Qiuliang, Jinlyu 107, Jinlyu 2136, Jinlyu 265, and Zhonghua Youliangwang as materials, the plant agronomic traits, fruit yield, and fruit quality indicators of these five cultivars were measured under both sand culture and soil culture. The results showed that, compared with soil culture, sand culture significantly (p<0.05) increased plant height; however, soil culture resulted in greater stem diameter. The plot yield of four cucumber cultivars under sand culture was significantly higher than that under soil culture. In terms of quality, sucrose synthase activity was significantly higher in four sand-cultured cucumber cultivars, while vitamin C content was significantly lower in three sand cultured cucumber cultivars, and soluble sugar content was significantly lower in five sand-cultivated cultivars. Regarding mineral elements, the magnesium and potassium content in most cultivars were significantly lower under sand culture, whereas no significant differences were observed in manganese and iron content. The findings of this study provide a theoretical basis for modern cultivation techniques in cucumber production.

Key words: Cucumis sativus L., integration of fertilizer and water, sand culture, soil culture, mineral element, yield

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