Cucumber Green Long (Foot Cucumber) Seeds (Desi ) ( Dosakaya )

Product Description

• Germination Time: 7-14 days
• Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, in full sun
• Ideal Climate for Sowing: All season crop; can be grown in summer, rainy season (avoid extreme winter)
• Plant Height: 4-6 feet
• Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost, or 1 tablespoon of bone meal (optional) per plant per week
• Life Span: 3-4 months
• Ideal Growing Temperature: 24-35°C
• Harvesting Time: 50-60 days after sowing
• Maintenance Required: Moderate
• Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 grow bag, 12x24 grow bag, 24x24x12 rectangular grow bag, 36x24x12 grow bed
• Number of Seeds: 30+

Specifications of Cucumber Seeds

Cucumber is a flowering plant cultivated for its edible fruits, often labeled as vegetables. They are easy to grow and maintain. Larger varieties thrive in open ground areas, while smaller varieties can be grown in grow bags, pots, or hanging baskets. Avoid planting them too close to prevent fungal attacks.

Benefits / Uses of Cucumbers

• Rich in vitamins B and C, essential amino acids, sugars, dietary fibers, iron, potassium, vitamin K, minerals, and nutrients
• Good for hydration and skin health
• Open-pollinated seeds allow for reuse from harvested cucumbers

Planting and Care for Cucumbers

• Sowing Cucumber Seeds: Sow seeds in moist soil inside a grow bag, planting them 1/2 inch deep. Pre-soaking seeds in warm water overnight can speed up germination.
• Growing Cucumbers: Requires a warm climate and adequate moisture. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid overwatering to prevent cracked fruit and corky spots on leaves. Ensure good soil aeration and avoid exposure to direct sunlight until germination.
• Harvesting Cucumbers: Ready to harvest 50-60 days after sowing.

Precautions While Growing Cucumbers

• Use loam, sticky soil with a pH level of 5.5 to 7.0.
• Handle pests and diseases like powdery mildew, cucumber beetles, and downy mildew with appropriate pesticides and fungicides.
• Maintain good drainage, light, and aeration. Use artificial light if necessary, keeping seedlings 2 to 4 inches below fluorescent lamps to avoid weak growth.
• Control humidity, clean old plant debris, remove weeds, and use overhead watering to prevent diseases.

Common Problems and Solutions

• Susceptibility to pests and diseases such as powdery mildew, cucumber beetles, and downy mildew.
• Yellowing or wilting leaves may indicate nutrient deficiencies (e.g., nitrogen or potassium).
• Control problems with proper fertilization, crop rotation, and natural fungicides like neem oil and compost tea.

Other Names

• Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
• Tamil: வெள்ளரி (Veḷḷari)
• Malayalam: വെള്ളരി (Veḷḷari)
• Kannada: ಸೌತೆಕಾಯಿ (Sautekayi)
• Telugu: దోసకాయ (Dōsakāya)
• Marathi: काकडी (Kākḍī)
• Hindi: ककड़ी (Kakṛī)
• Bengali: শশা (Śaśā)

No. of Cucumber Seeds in a Packet

• Each Packet Contains 30+ seeds