Out of Stock

Cucumber ‘Poona Kheera’

Cucumis sativus

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

  • heirloom from India
  • vining crop, will need support
  • early maturing
  • large fruit, with dark skin and crisp, juicy flesh

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

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Description

Cucumber ‘Poona Kheera’ (or ‘Puna Kheera’) is an heirloom from India. Large, dark brown skin with crisp, juicy, white flesh with sweet flavour. Early to ripen. High yields. Harvest when small with white skin or leave to mature and pick when skin is brown. Grow as groundcover or on trellis.Cucumber Fact Sheet: growing tips, seed harvesting methods

Additional information

Best By

Dec-19

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

8 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

September; October; November; December; January

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

8mm

Germination

5-10 days

Distance Apart

30-40cm

Harvest

50 days