Cucumber Indam Amrita – Hybrid with uniform green fruits

Description

The Cucumber plant is a sprawling vine with large leaves and curling tendrils. The plant may have 4 or 5 main stems from which the tendrils branch. The leaves of the plant are arranged alternately on the vines, have 3–7 pointed lobes and are hairy. The cucumber plant produces yellow flowers that are 4 cm (1.6 in) in diameter.

Plant

Vigorous plant with slender and bitter free fruits. Slender  and  long fruits having . Field tolerance to Mildews and leaf spots. Prolific yielder with good transportability.

Fruits are green and uniform with 20-22 cm length, and 4.5 cm diameter and around 250-300 gms weight. Heat tolerant and high yielding

Maturity

Fruiting starts in about 35-37 days after sowing

Environment

They are very easy to grow and are very prolific. Planted in a section of the garden that receives full sun and has an evenly moist, fertile soil. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and demand a steady supply of water. Work plenty of organic matter (compost, well-rotted manure) into the soil before planting to help it retain moisture and to provide the nutrients the cucumber plants will need throughout the season. A soil pH of 6.8 or higher is preferred.

Planting & Growing Instructions

Plant seeds 1 inch deep and about 2 to 3 feet apart in a row. Regularly apply nutrients and plant protection.

Height after growth

1 metre

Planting Season

March to June

Note

Used as seeds only and not for consumption. Seeds to be sown before expiry date