How to Grow Cucumbers from Seeds in the Indian Climate
Number of Seeds | 20 |
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Sowing month | Feb to Oct |
Sowing temperature | 20-40C |
Sun | minimum 3 hours |
Harvest | 45-60 Days |
- Summer Crop – Plant seeds between February and April.
- Monsoon Crop – Plant seeds between June and August.
- Cucumbers like warm temperatures of 25-35°C and a minimum of 6-8 hours of sunlight daily.
cucumber seeds Obtaining Seeds and Soil
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- Similarly, Prepare the Soil – Plant a mixture of compost or cow dung manure in the soil in order to provide it with nutrition.
- Hence Make Small Holes – Plant seeds 1 inch deep. Leave 1-2 feet gap between them.
- Similarly Cover with Soil – Lightly cover the seeds with soil and give it a gentle watering.
Watering and Care
- Firstly Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Water 1-2 times per week in summer.
- Use dry leaves or straw as mulch to conserve moisture.
- Support using a bamboo stick or trellis if it is climbing.
- Cow dung, neem cake, or vermicompost can be used as manures.
- Neem oil spray can be used to guard against whiteflies and aphids.
- So Check the plant regularly for yellow leaves and powdery mildew.
- Since 40-50 days to harvest
- Lastly Pick when 6-8 inches long, for optimal flavor.
- Continuous picking encourages more growth indeed.
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