SEED PACKAGE SURIYA, CUCUMBER - 2 GRAM - CODE 1/10

A miniature cucumber with medium vigour which fruits prolifically. Fruits are small (best harvested at around 9-11cm), mid-green and exceptionally tasty! Pick one every other day! Plants show good resistance to powdery mildew. Harvest July-October. Height 50-60cm (20-24 inch).

Cucumbers are good for health

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

 HOW TO SOW AND PLANT: 

Direct Seed: 1 inch Deep	Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds	Thin: To 3-4 Plants	Light: Full Sun
Instructions -  Sow seeds outdoors in  hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6 cm apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 2-4 weeks before the last frost for an earlier harvest. Cucumbers benefit from consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space.

 
HOW TO GROW: 

 Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating.

 Cucumbers have a shallow root system, mulches help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil temperatures.

 Keep plants well-watered during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Plants need about 1-2 inches of rain per week during the growing season. 

 As plants grow mulch to control weeds, keep fruits off the ground and conserve moisture
Do not move the vines, they are easily injured.

 Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.

 When cucumber seeds are direct-sown along a cucumber fence, vines can be trained to grow upright for easy picking and to save space for other plants to grow.  

Cucumbers are the type that likes to climb trusses