Vegetables
Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
A fast-growing warm-season vine producing crisp, hydrating fruits.
Basic Information
- Season
- Summer
- Duration
- 55–65 days
- Crop Type
- Vine
- Suitable Climate
- Warm temperate
- Soil Type
- Well-drained loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0–6.8
- Sunlight Requirement
- Full sun (6–8 hrs)
Sowing Information
- Sowing Window
- April–May
- Germination Time
- 5–7 days
- Sowing Method
- Direct Sow
Fertilization Schedule
| Day | Material | Quantity | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Vermicompost | 2 kg/m² | Soil incorporation |
| 21 | Jeevamrut | 500 ml/plant | Soil drench |
Irrigation Schedule
Frequency
Every 2–3 days
Stagewise
Increase at flowering & fruiting
Critical Periods
FloweringFruit development
Harvest Information
- First Harvest Date
- Mid-June
- Harvest Window
- 4–6 weeks
- Yield Estimate
- 3–4 kg per plant
Additional Data
- Growing Tips
- Provide trellis support; mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
