Cucumber F1 American Black Hybrid Seeds (Kakdi/ककड़ी/खीरा के बीज)

This variety of cucumber is sweet and straight with black color flesh. American cucumber is 8-10 inches long and its skin looks shiny and glossy. The cucumber is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It contains vitamins A, C, and K and is rich in magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, copper, zinc, and many other nutrients and minerals. Cucumbers are made up of around 95% water; during summer cucumbers make a great way to stay hydrated. You can easily grow cucumber plants in your home garden or terrace garden. Buy good quality Cucumber F1 American Black Hybrid Seeds best price in India from www.organicbazar.net with a Good Germination rate.

About this item

• Number of Cucumber F1 American Black Hybrid Seeds: 15 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Spring or Summer 
• Sowing method: Direct or transplant
• Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 inch 
• Germination Time: 4 to 10 days from sowing
• Germination temperature: 18-30°C
• Harvesting: 7 to 10 weeks

What size grow bag is best for Cucumber?

• 15 x 15 Inch (W*H)
• 18 x 18 Inch (W*H)
• 24 x 24 Inch (W*H)

F1 American Black Cucumber Growing Season in India

You can grow American black cucumber in the summer season (February to June) because it is a hot weather plant. The cucumber plant grows quickly in a hot climate and we can expect a good result in this season.

How To Grow Cucumber F1 American Black At Home 

American cucumber seeds can be sown directly into any pots/grow bags or started in a seedling tray and then transplanted once the seeds have germinated. But most gardeners suggest sowing seeds directly in containers. The best soil temperature for sowing cucumber seeds is 18-30 °C.

Cucumber F1 American Black Hybrid Seeds Sowing Method

Sow 1-2 cucumber seeds directly into any pot or grow bag about 0.5 inches deep in well-composted soil; water the cucumber seedling with a watering can. The seeds will germinate in about 6-10 days. Place the container in a sunny spot as the cucumber needs full sunlight for the best growth.

Best Fertilizer For American Cucumber Plants

• Use slow-release fertilizers such as vermicompost, cow manure, or neem cake in the soil when you plant cucumber.
• You can apply liquid fertilizer directly to the soil around the plant stem every 2 weeks.

American Cucumber Care Tips

Sunlight – Cucumbers prefer 6- 8 hours of full sunlight.
Water – Give 1 inch of water per week and keep the soil consistently moist.
Soil – Use fertile, well-drained soil for growing cucumber plants.
Temperature – Cucumber plant grows best at temperatures between 21-32°C.
Common pests and diseases– Pests that attack the cucumber fruit are whiteflies and cucumber beetles. Powdery mildew, root rot, and bacterial wilt are common diseases in cucumber plants. If you are facing this problem use the organic pesticide Neem oil.

Cucumber F1 American Black Harvest Time

• Within 1 month of planting, the cucumber starts flowering.
• Cucumber days to harvest are 50-60 days from sowing.
• Harvest of cucumber fruits can continue for 3 months.

 American Cucumber Special Features

• Common name – Kheera and Kakdi (In Hindi)
• Scientific name – Cucumis Sativus
• Level of growing – Easy
• Flower color – Yellow
• Height – 3 to 12 feet 

FAQ

Why are my cucumber seeds not germinating?

Cucumber seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, overwatering, or under-watering.

Why is my cucumber plant flowering but not producing cucumbers?

The cucumber plant does not produce fruit due to the lack of pollination; the female flowers rely on bees (or humans) to transfer pollen from the male flowers.
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