Sheetal Kheera Cucumber organic seeds(Cucumis sativus)

Name: Sheetal Kheera Cucumber organic seeds ( Cucumis sativus )
Brand: Gaia
Price: 4.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Product code : GAIAS-0303

Sheetal Kheera is a certified-organic, open-pollinated cucumber that produces cylindrical light-green fruit measuring 22 to 23 cm and weighing 225 to 250 g. Its vigorous vine can reach 6 to 8 feet on a trellis. Fruit offers a fresh texture, high yield potential, and good keeping quality. The packet contains approximately 20 seeds for an annual crop in full sun. Harvest regularly when cucumbers reach the preferred size to preserve crisp flesh and encourage continued fruit development throughout the season. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium and moisten it before placing the seeds so they are not displaced by the first watering.

Sheetal Kheera Cucumber organic seeds (Cucumis sativus) This certified-organic, open-pollinated variety produces cylindrical light-green fruit measuring approximately 22 to 23 cm and weighing 225 to 250 g. Its vigorous vine has high yield potential, and fruit offers good keeping quality when harvested at the right stage. The packet contains approximately 20 seeds. The fresh texture suits salads, raita, sandwiches, and pickles. For crisp flesh and seeds that remain tender, pick cucumbers before they grow noticeably beyond their usual size. This annual variety is not listed as an heirloom. Frequent harvests help the plant continue flowering and developing young fruit.

Sow approximately 1/2 inch deep. Start plants three to four weeks before transplanting or direct sow after all frost danger has passed. Germination takes 3 to 10 days between 20 and 25°C, with an optimum near 21°C. Space plants 12 to 24 inches apart and rows 24 to 36 inches apart. This 6 to 8 foot vine benefits from trellising, which helps fruit grow straighter and stay clean. Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, then maintain even moisture without waterlogging the roots. Mulch after the soil warms to reduce splashing and slow moisture loss during summer weather.

The seed envelope lists maturity in 55 to 60 days, although first harvest may sometimes begin earlier under favourable conditions. Harvest every one or two days once fruit reaches the preferred size to maintain production. Stored near 10 to 12°C with high humidity, fruit may keep for up to approximately 10 days depending on condition at harvest. Serve fresh, in salads, in raita, or in pickles. Clean, fresh, unsprayed flowers are edible, but picking flowers reduces the number of potential cucumbers. Cooling fruit promptly after harvest helps preserve its crisp texture and fresh appearance.

Uses in the garden

Grow Sheetal Kheera in full sun on a trellis able to support a 6 to 8 foot vine. Trellising improves access to fruit, keeps the skin cleaner, and frees space for neighbouring crops without assuming that a particular companion is required. Leave 12 to 24 inches between plants, water at soil level, and maintain good airflow. Diverse nearby flowers can attract pollinators that support fruit set. Harvest 22 to 23 cm cucumbers frequently and remove genuinely diseased leaves so the planting remains accessible and productive. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium and moisten it before placing the seeds so they are not displaced by the first watering. Keep the seedbed evenly moist without standing water because excess moisture reduces air around developing roots. Move seedlings into bright light as soon as they emerge and rotate containers regularly to encourage balanced growth. Where several seedlings compete for the same space, thin carefully and retain the strongest plants without disturbing their roots. Before outdoor planting, gradually acclimatize young plants to wind, sunlight, and changing temperatures over several days.

02 How should the seeds be started?

Sow seed approximately 1/2 inch deep in a warm, evenly moist medium. Start plants indoors three to four weeks before transplanting or direct sow after all frost danger has passed. Germination generally takes 3 to 10 days between 20 and 25°C, with an optimum near 21°C. Harden young plants gradually before placing them in full sun and disturb their roots as little as possible. In the garden, space plants 12 to 24 inches apart, allow 24 to 36 inches between rows, and install a sturdy trellis promptly. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season.

03 How long does germination take?

3 to 10 days (soaking and scarification recommended) Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium and moisten it before placing the seeds so they are not displaced by the first watering. Keep the seedbed evenly moist without standing water because excess moisture reduces air around developing roots. Move seedlings into bright light as soon as they emerge and rotate containers regularly to encourage balanced growth. Where several seedlings compete for the same space, thin carefully and retain the strongest plants without disturbing their roots.

04 How should planting be organized?

No particular companion plant is essential for Sheetal Kheera. For best results, provide full sun, a sturdy trellis, fertile soil, and even moisture. Leave enough space for air to circulate between plants and foliage to dry promptly after rain. Diverse flowers near the garden can attract bees and other pollinating insects needed for fruit set. Avoid crowding and rotate cucurbit crops to reduce the buildup of soil-borne diseases. Success depends mainly on these growing conditions rather than on a specific plant pairing. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season.

05 When should it be harvested?

Harvest every day or two otherwise leftover cucumber will overripen and slow production. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label so the variety remains clearly identified throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium and moisten it before placing the seeds so they are not displaced by the first watering. Keep the seedbed evenly moist without standing water because excess moisture reduces air around developing roots. Move seedlings into bright light as soon as they emerge and rotate containers regularly to encourage balanced growth. Where several seedlings compete for the same space, thin carefully and retain the strongest plants without disturbing their roots.