JK F1, hybrid cucumber seeds, are high-yielding and disease-tolerant seeds. The cucumber will grow cylindrical with an attractive green color. The crops will grow with good side branching.
Cucumbers are highly beneficial in summer as they contain a high amount of water, which is ideal for hydrating the body. Since cucumbers are easy to grow and can be grown indoors with minimal effort, you can grow them in your home garden, nursery, or a small farming field.
Botanical Name:
Seed Specifications
| Specifications | Details |
|---|
| Name | Cucumber seeds |
| Other Common Names | Kheera ke beej (in Hindi) |
| Germination Time | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Harvesting Time | 50 to 70 days |
| Avg. Height | 13 to 15 cm |
| Avg. Weight | 175 to 200 gm |
| Color | Green |
Features and Benefits:
Cucumber contains over 93% water, which keeps your body hydrated.
Its fiber components improve digestion and immunity.
Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce inflammation.
It helps in hair and skin health.
It prevents heart disease.
Its potassium will further help you by improving kidney functions and the nervous system.
Nutritional Components
Cucumbers contain water, minerals, potassium, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, antioxidants, and Vitamins A, B, C, and K.
Seed Requirements
| Requirements | Details |
|---|
| Season | Summer |
| Soil | Well-drained and loose soil |
| Sunlight | 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight |
| Temperature | 21 to 30°C |
| Water | Regular |
| Fertilizer | NPK with moderate nitrogen and high phosphorus and potassium |
How to Sow Cucumber Seeds in the Field?
Plant cucumber seeds in a well-drained and loose soil.
Keep the seeds so they get direct sunlight for 6 to 8 hours.
Avoid using excessive water.
Add high-quality NPK fertilizer to promote crop growth and quality.
After 7 to 14 days, you can transplant the tiny crops into the soil.
Remember to maintain an equal distance between the crops.
Finally, harvest the cucumbers after two months.
