Buy Cucumber Seeds Online

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:

Buy Cucumber Seeds Online

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