Cucumber Seeds – Kheera Seeds (10 Seeds)

It is hard to imagine our salads without cucumbers. They are refreshing and have a mild melon taste. The best thing is you can grow cucumbers easily at home with kheera seeds.

Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus

Other Names: Kheera, Shasha, Southekai, Kakdi, Tansali, Ujakaipa

Growing Season: January-April and June-August

Ideal Temperature: 21-35°C

Uses: Enjoy it raw by sprinkling jeeravan over the kakdis. You can also slice and use them in salads.

Difficulty Level: Easy

How to Grow – Quick View

• Fertile soil
• 6-8 hours of daily sunlight
• Water regularly to keep the soil moist
• Fertilize every month with organic fertilizer

How to Sow Seeds

• Soak the cucumber seeds overnight in water and sow them directly 1 inch deep in the ground. Cover them with soil.
• If you don’t have a garden, you can grow cucumbers on your terrace by sowing the 2-3 seeds in a pot filled with potting mix and cocopeat.

Seed Care

• Water the seeds every day to keep the soil moist with a watering can.
• Add a trellis if you want to save space on your terrace.

How to Care for Cucumber

Sunlight: Cucumbers are sun-loving plants, so grow them in a spot where they can receive 6-8 hours of sunlight.

Watering: Water the plants at regular intervals to keep the soil moist.

Soil: Cucumbers need fertile soil to grow well. You can improve the quality of your soil by adding cow manure.

Fertilizer: Fertilize every month with an organic fertilizer.

Pests and Diseases: Leaf spot and bacterial wilt pose danger to the growth of cucumbers. So look for early signs of infection and use the right pesticide.

Harvesting: Cucumbers are ready to harvest after 50-80 days of sowing the seeds. Obtain kheeras before they turn yellow with the help of scissors.