Overview

Alkarty Kakdi Seeds yield fresh, crunchy cucumbers ideal for salads, pickles, and summer hydration. Known for fast growth, high yield, and disease resistance, this variety is suitable for both home gardens and commercial cultivation.

Uses

• Culinary: Eaten raw in salads, raita, sandwiches, or pickled.
• Hydration: Composed of over 95% water, making it ideal for hot climates.
• Health Benefits: Supports hydration, aids digestion, and helps in detoxification.
• Skin Care: Used in face masks and beauty products for soothing and cooling effects.

How to Grow

• Climate: Prefers warm weather (20–35°C) with full sunlight.
• Soil: Well-drained sandy loam rich in organic matter. pH 6.0–7.5.
• Sowing Time: Best sown in spring and early summer.
• Sowing Method: Direct sowing in mounds or ridges.
• Sowing Depth: 1.5–2 cm deep.
• Spacing: 60 cm between plants and 1–1.5 meters between rows.
• Germination Time: 6–8 days.
• Sunlight: Needs 6–8 hours of sunlight daily.

Care Instructions

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist. Avoid waterlogging.
• Fertilizer: Apply compost or farmyard manure before planting. Supplement with NPK (especially phosphorus and potassium) during flowering and fruiting stages.
• Trellising: Use a trellis or support to allow vertical growth and cleaner fruits.
• Pest Management: Watch for aphids, cucumber beetles, and powdery mildew. Use neem oil or organic pesticides if needed.
• Weeding: Weed regularly to prevent competition for nutrients and sunlight.

Harvesting

• Start harvesting 45–60 days after sowing.
• Pick cucumbers when they are green, firm, and medium-sized (before yellowing).
• Regular harvesting encourages continuous fruiting.

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