Cucumber Seeds
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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a popular creeping vine plant in the Cucurbitaceae family that produces cylindrical fruits that are eaten as vegetables. It is mostly served as a salad.
Season: June or January to April
Climate:
- This crop requires long days and dry weather with abundant sunshine.
- The optimum temperature for germination: 23-25°C.
- Temperature for growth and fruit development: 20-32°C.
- Cool nights and warm days are ideal for the accumulation of sugars in the fruits.
Soil:
- Well-drained loamy soil is better for cucurbits cultivation. Soil should be moderately fertile and rich in organic matter.
- Optimum soil pH:6.0-7.0.
Land preparation:
- Before bed preparation, previous crop debris, weeds, and stones should be removed. The field should be ploughed 5-6 times to break clods and well pulverized to hold water.
- 2-3 leaf stage seedlings should be transplanted in the main field at the end of February.
Seed rate: 2.5 kg/ha
Spacing: 2-3 m row to row and 60-90 cm plant to plant