{"product_id":"cucumber-seeds","title":"Cucumber Green - Organic Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCucumber Green - Organic Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbitaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-2 m vine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular and consistent; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam with plenty of compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed with compost or balanced organic fertiliser every 2-3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Crisp fruits are eaten raw in salads, raita and sandwiches, and add a cooling element to summer meals. Cucumber is hydrating and low-calorie, making it a kitchen-garden favourite.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep, 2-3 seeds per spot, spacing hills 45-60 cm apart, and provide a trellis for vining. Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;5-10 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. Cucumber is best \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;direct sown\u0026lt;\/em\u0026gt; as it dislikes root disturbance. Train vines upward, water consistently to avoid bitterness, and harvest fruit young from about 50-65 days for the best flavour.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow cucumber seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow from February-March for the summer crop and again in June-July with the monsoon. Warm soil above 20C gives the quickest, most reliable germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my cucumbers turning bitter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBitterness is usually caused by irregular watering and heat stress. Keep the soil evenly moist, give light afternoon shade in extreme heat, and harvest fruits while young.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51053710868726,"sku":"SED-VEG-CUCUMBER-001","price":74.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-cucumber-green-organic-vegetable-seeds-16968806334604.jpg?v=1782715478","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/cucumber-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}