Poona Kheera Cucumber Seeds – Heirloom, Crisp & Sweet - Grow Your Own Cucumbers

The Poona Kheera Cucumber is a unique heirloom variety from India, known for its unusual color transformation and sweet, crisp flavor. The fruits start out pale green and mature to a golden-brown russet, with thin, edible skin and refreshing, non-bitter flesh. Highly productive and drought-tolerant, this variety thrives in hot climates and produces abundantly throughout the season.

Key Features:

• Heirloom Variety – Open-pollinated and great for seed saving.
• Unique Color Transformation – Turns from pale green to golden-brown as it ripens.
• Crisp & Sweet Flavor – Never bitter, perfect for fresh eating or pickling.
• High-Yield & Heat Tolerant – Thrives in warm conditions and resists drought.
• Versatile Use – Delicious fresh, in salads, or as a pickling cucumber.

Product Details:

• Quantity: Varies by pack size
• Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
• Plant Type: Annual
• Mature Size: 4–6 inches long
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Growth Habit: Vining; can be grown on the ground or trellised

Planting Instructions:

• Seed Starting: Direct sow after the last frost or start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier.
• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart in rows or containers.
• Germination: 7–10 days at 70–85°F.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer to support growth.
• Trellising: Helps keep fruits clean and encourages straight growth.
• Harvesting: Pick when cucumbers are 4–6 inches long for best flavor and texture.