Cucumber Indam Rakhi – Hybrid with smooth 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

Very vigorous plants and high yielding hybrids. Slender  and  long fruits having . Field tolerance to Mildews and leaf spots. Prolific yielder with good transportability.

Fruits are dark green slender and uniform fruits with 25-30 cm length, and 5 cm diameter and around 200-250 gms weight. 

Maturity

Fruiting starts in about 40 days after transplanting

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 foot

Planting Season

June to November

Note

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