cucumber
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From our crop reference
Cucumber is a vegetable crop, grown in the zaid · kharif season. Sow it in Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul and expect to harvest in 50–70 days. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.0 (close to neutral) and 20–30°C. Plant at 150 × 60 cm, allowing 2–3 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 15–20 t. Watch for downy mildew, fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle.
Growing Cucumber6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
For a landrace crop like the Sikkim Cucumber, sourcing is a different game compared to buying commercial F1 hybrids.
As someone who's been revolutionizing hydroponic vegetable production for over 22 years, I can confidently tell you that cucumbers represent one of the most profitable and fastest-growing crops in controlled environment agriculture.
The soil should be rich in organic matter.Soil pH: The optimal soil pH for cucumber is between 6.0 and 7.0.
This demonstrates that with a focused, scientific approach, cucumber farming can be a highly lucrative venture for Manipuri farmers, providing a substantial income in just 3-4 months.
Cucumbers thrive in temperatures between 20°C and 30°C, a range that comfortably fits Meghalaya’s spring, summer, and early autumn months.
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