19/05/2020
Cucumber:
Cucumber or kangri or khira as it is called in India, is a widely grown plant of the gourd Cucurbitaceous family. Mostly used in salads and sandwiches, it is a cool weather plant and is known to help in digestion, bowel movement and is also used as a skin conditioner and removing dark circles form the eyes. They grow best in fertile rich in nutrients so add a lot of compost to the soil to help profligate their growth. Plant the seeds with a space of 45 cms in between and around 5-8 cms deep. Add mulch to the seeding row as the plants tend to suffer from cold weather.
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1.Cucumbers need support to grow as they are vines and need added strength to support their crops.
2.You can also use a trellis or a wooden frame to give the vines support for the heavier fruits.Make sure that you water them consistently as inconsistent watering lends to make the cucumber bitter. 2.Also remove all the male flowers which also contribute to the bitterness factor.You can also spray the vines with sugar water to attract more bees and grow more fruits. When the fruits are of the right size, harvest them as leaving them to long to grow can turn them bitter.
4.Cucumbers are best when they are a uniform green, firm, and crisp. Also do not pull the fruit as it may damage the vine, instead cut just above the stem of the fruit.
