{"product_id":"salad-cucumber-seeds","title":"Organic Green Salad Cucumber Seeds - Open Pollinated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers for salads usually have much smoother skins. These varieties would have a more consistent dark green color from tip to tip. The belly of the developing vegetable is the side that was in contact with the soil before harvest. Cucumber is a vining, warm-season annual plant in the Cucurbitaceae family cultivated for its edible cucumber fruit. Cucumbers are vining plants with large leaves and curling tendrils. The plant's main stems can have four or five branches from which the tendrils branch. The plant's leaves are alternately arranged on the vines, have 3–7 pointed lobes, and are hairy. Cucumber plants grow yellow flowers with a diameter of 4 cm (1.6 in).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits of Salad Cucumber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers are excellent for hydration and detoxification due to their 96% water content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eControls blood pressure in elderly hypertensive patients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers contain potassium, magnesium, and dietary fiber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese nutrients are well-known for their ability to reduce blood pressure, thus decreasing the risk of heart disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers serve as a diuretic for the stomach. Cucumbers contain soluble fiber, which aids in digestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdditionally, cucumber's high water content softens our stools, avoids constipation, and maintains daily bowel movements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLowers Blood Sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers are beneficial for weight loss because they contain 96 percent water and are low in calories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers are excellent skin enhancers. Cucumber's anti-inflammatory properties naturally lighten our skin and prevent tanning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdditionally, it diminishes wrinkles and fine lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAssists in the Healing of our Eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers contain fiber that protects against colorectal cancer. Additionally, cucumbers contain cucurbitacin, which has anti-cancer effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers are high in silica, a mineral that is beneficial for hair and nail treatment. They contribute to the nail's strength and keep it from being brittle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumber's phytochemicals destroy the bacteria that trigger bad breath in our mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications of Salad Cucumber seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e25-50 mm water per week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e15-24 degree celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esandy loam \u0026amp; well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/organic-vermicompost-mix-1-kg\" title=\"Vermicompost\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/bio-fertilizer\" title=\"Pseudomones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePseudomonas Fluorescens Bio Fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/fish-amino-acid-growth-promoter?variant=37742763966618\" title=\"Fish amino acid\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFish Amino Acid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e7 to 10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e55 to 65 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo. of seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting and care of Salad Cucumber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing of Salad Cucumber seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/collections\/all-grow-bags\" title=\"Grow bags\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrow bag\u003c\/a\u003e, sow cucumber seeds 2.5cm wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSow seeds at 15-20 cm intervals at the base of the vertical support or on a mound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith scissors, cut fragile seedlings at soil level to avoid damaging the roots of remaining plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInstall a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/pages\/search-results-page?q=creeper+net\" title=\"Creeper net\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecreeper net \u003c\/a\u003eduring the planting process, as these plants are climbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Salad Cucumber seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRegular watering can help maintain an even moisture level in the soil. Allow the soil to remain moist. Cucumbers are approximately 95% water and need constant watering for rapid, even development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt the base of plants, install a soaker hose or drip irrigation. Each week during the summer, provide cucumbers with at least 1 inch of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOn cucumber leaves, moisture can promote the growth of fungal diseases such as powdery and downy mildew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn hot weather, leaves can wilt in the afternoon because plants absorb more water than their roots can provide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf plants are wilted in the morning, this indicates that the soil is too dry and needs immediate irrigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMulch around plants to preserve soil moisture and prevent soil compaction caused by excessive watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers may become oddly formed or bitter if they receive insufficient water or are watered inconsistently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSticking your index finger in the soil is a simple way to determine soil moisture; if your finger feels dry, it's time to water the plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Salad Cucumber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers are harvested 55 to 65 days after sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers should be harvested as soon as they reach maturity; cucumbers left on the vine after maturity will inhibit the development of new flowers and fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRegular inspection and harvesting of cucumbers will help you keep ahead of the harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Cucumbers for slicing are best selected between 6 and 8 inches (15-20cm) in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers should be clipped from plants using a garden clipper, scissors, or knife. Cucumbers can be harmed by being pulled from trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers that are left on the vine for an extended period develop thick skins and lose flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecautions while growing Salad Cucumber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBefore planting, amend planting beds with aged compost or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/potting-mix\" title=\"Potting mix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eorganic potting mix\u003c\/a\u003e. Compost contains all of the nutrients that cucumbers need for rapid growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the season, side-dress cucumbers with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/fish-amino-acid-growth-promoter?variant=37742763966618\" title=\"Fish amino acid\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePremium Fish Amino Acid 100 percent Organic Concentrated - Growth Promoter.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCucumbers should be fed a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus, and potassium-containing diet. Follow label instructions carefully; excessive fertilization can stunt or damage plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Midseason, apply a side dressing of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/organic-vermicompost-mix-1-kg\" title=\"Vermi compost\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnriched Dry Vermicompost 100 percent\u003c\/a\u003e Organic to cucumbers to replenish soil nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Maintain weed-free planting beds; weeds compete for soil nutrients and water. Plant shallowly to avoid upsetting the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStraw or chopped leaves can be used to mulch around cucumber plants. Mulch aids in soil moisture conservation and helps keep vines and fruits clean. It's difficult for slugs and snails to drive around straw or pine straw mulch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon problems  affecting Salad Cucumber and potential solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAphids, cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and slugs may all target cucumbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAphids can be managed by hosing them off with a strong stream of water, pinching out infested plants, or spraying \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/organic-pest-controller-for-sucking-pests\" title=\"Sucking pest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrganic Pest Controller for Sucking Pests.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen cucumber beetles feed on plant tissue, they chew holes in the leaves and spread cucumber bacterial wilt. Remove them by hand from the vines and kill them. To eliminate biting pests, use an organic pesticide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSquash bugs feed on the sap of plants, causing the leaves to wilt. Squash bugs may also attack seedlings. Diatomaceous earth is used for dusting plants around the base of the plants. A possible alternative would be to use an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/organic-pest-controller-for-biting-pests\" title=\"Biting pest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eorganic pest controller for biting pests.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSlugs can scrape ragged holes in leaves. Around the base of plants, sprinkle diatomaceous earth and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/organic-pest-controller-for-biting-pests\" title=\"biting pest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrganic Pest Controller for Biting Pests.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScab, mosaic, and mildew are all diseases that can affect cucumber plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaintain a clean garden by removing debris and weeds that can harbor pests and disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemove diseased plants immediately; place them in a paper bag and discard them to prevent disease spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo aid in preventing fungal diseases, plant resistant varieties, space plants further apart to improve air circulation, and supplement with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/bio-fertilizer\" title=\"Pseudomones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePseudomonas Fluorescens Bio Fertilizer.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. of Salad Cucumber Seeds - 50+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bees Plant Hub","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":61482235036018,"sku":"salad cucumber seeds-1","price":39.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":61482235068786,"sku":"salad cucumber seeds-2","price":78.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":61482235101554,"sku":"salad cucumber seeds-5","price":195.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":61482235134322,"sku":"salad cucumber seeds-10","price":390.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5495\/3842\/files\/saladcucumberseeds.jpg?v=1767595543","url":"https:\/\/leafnlux.in\/products\/salad-cucumber-seeds","provider":"LeafNLux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}