Cucumber (Kheera) Hybrid Seeds (Pack of 20 Seeds)

No summer garden should be without cucumbe 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, success is almost guaranteed.

Planting And Care

• When planting seeds in the ground, cover with netting or a berry basket to keep pests from digging out the seeds
• When seedlings emerge, begin to water frequently, and increase to a gallon per week after fruit forms
• When seedlings reach 4 inches tall, thin plants so that they are 1 feet apart
• If you have worked in organic matter into the soil before planting, you may only need to side-dress your plants with compost or well-rotted manure
• Or, if you wish, use a fertilizer from your garden store which is low nitrogen/high potassium and phosphorus formula and apply at planting, 1 week after bloom, and every 3 weeks with liquid food, applying directly to the soil around the plants
• Or, you can work a granular fertilizer into the soil
• Do not over-fertilize or the fruits will get stunted
• Water consistently; put your finger in the soil and when it is dry past the first joint of your finger, it is time to water
• Inconsistent watering leads to bitter-tasting fruit
• Water slowly in the morning or early afternoon, avoiding the leaves
• Mulch to hold in soil moisture
• If you have limited space or would prefer vertical vines, set up trellises early to avoid damage to seedlings and vines
• Spray vines with sugar water to attract bees and set more fruit