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Cucumber

काँक्रो (Kankro)
📖 Cucumis sativus L.
Verified Agricultural Data (NARC) Vegetables 📅 Falgun (फागुन) – Shrawan (साउन) 🌡️ 18–32°C ⚗️ pH 6.0–6.8 ⏱️ 50-65 days
Growing Season & Schedule
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Recommended Growing Window: Falgun (फागुन) – Shrawan (साउन)

Cucumbers reach harvesting maturity in 45 to 60 days. Planted from Falgun to Baisakh in hills and spring-monsoon in plains. Prefers well-drained sandy loam rich in organic matter.

Description & Overview
Fast-growing warm season cucurbit vine producing refreshing fruits with crisp watery texture. Nepal hill cultivars (such as Bhaktapur Local) produce huge, sweet, ribbed cucumbers famous for feasts and roadside sales.
Details & Agronomic Insights
🌟 Positive Attributes & Health Benefits

95% water content, highly hydrating, low calorie, contains cucurbitacins with anti-cancer potential, Vitamin K, and silica which supports skin elasticity and joint tissues.

⚠️ Precautions & Adverse Notes

Can cause mild burping or indigestive discomfort in some individuals due to cucurbitacin bitterness in the peel ends.

🐛 Major Diseases & Pests

Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Anthracnose, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, and Fruit Fly.

💊 Disease & Pest Solutions
  • Spray Mancozeb (2 g/L) or Cymoxanil + Mancozeb (2 g/L) against downy mildew.
  • Install cue-lure fruit fly traps and prune lower yellowing leaves for air movement.
  • Use drip irrigation to prevent wet foliage and fungal disease development.
🧪 Fertilizer & Nutrition Recommendations

15-20 tons FYM/ha. NPK at 80:50:50 kg/ha. Apply half N, all P and K at bed preparation; top dress remaining N in 2 split doses at vine running and flowering.

Planting & Cultivation Guide
🌱 Planting Method Direct Seeding
📏 Seed Depth 2.0 cm
↔️ Seed Spacing 60.0 cm
📐 Row Spacing 120.0 cm
🪱 Soil Type Light, organic, well-drained sandy loam with warm root zone
💧 Water Requirement Medium to high (450-650 mm, steady moisture avoids fruit bitterness)
☀️ Sunlight Full Sun (6-8 hours direct)
🧪 NPK Dose 80:60:60 NPK kg/ha + 12 t/ha FYM
Climate & Altitude Requirements
⛰️ Altitude Range 100–2000 m
🗺️ Suitable Regions Terai, Mid-Hills
🌡️ Temperature Range 18–32°C
⚗️ Optimal pH 6.0–6.8
Harvest Information & Yield
⏱️ Maturity Days 50-65 days
📦 Expected Yield 20 - 35 t/ha (varieties: Bhaktapur Local, Dynasty, Malini)
🔍 Harvest Indicators:

Fruits reach desired size while green and tender before yellowing

Seasonal Calendar — रोप्ने पात्रो
Activity / कार्य Start Month (BS) End Month (BS) Region / क्षेत्र Gregorian Window
🌾 Harvesting बैशाख (Baisakh) साउन (Shrawan) All Nepal April - July
🪴 Nursery माघ (Magh) माघ (Magh) Mid-Hills (मध्यपहाड) January - February
🌱 Sowing फागुन (Falgun) चैत (Chaitra) All Nepal February - March
Quick Reference
Verified
🌱 Method Direct Seeding
📅 Season Falgun (फागुन) – Shrawan (साउन)
⏱️ Matures 50-65 days
💧 Water Medium to high (450-650 mm, steady moisture avoids fruit bitterness)
☀️ Sunlight Full Sun (6-8 hours direct)
🪱 Soil Light, organic, well-drained sandy loam with warm root zone
🗺️ Regions Terai, Mid-Hills
🌡️ Temp 18–32°C
⚗️ pH 6.0–6.8
📏 Depth 2.0 cm
📦 Yield 20 - 35 t/ha (varieties: Bhaktapur Local, Dynasty, Malini)
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