Cucumber Dharwad Green is a desi cucumber variety known for its crisp texture, mild flavor, and high yield. It's heat-tolerant, grows fast, and is ideal for summer cultivation. Here's a complete, easy-to-follow guide for growing Cucumber Dharwad Green—perfectly suited for Indian climates and small space gardening like balconies or terraces:
Container
Size: At least 12–15 inches deep and wide (one plant per pot).
Ensure proper drainage holes.
Potting Mix
Use a loose, nutrient-rich soil mix:
40% garden soil
30% compost/vermicompost
20% cocopeat
10% sand/perlite for aeration
Add a handful of neem cake or bone meal to enrich the mix.
Sowing seeds
Sow 2–3 seeds per container, 1–2 cm deep
After germination (5–8 days), thin out and keep the healthiest seedling
Water gently to avoid displacing the seeds
Sunlight & Placement
Place the container where it gets 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
Protect from harsh midday sun if temperatures go above 40°C
Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist—never dry or soggy
Water daily in summer; use mulch (dry leaves or straw) to retain moisture
Trellising
Cucumber is a climbing plant – it needs support
Use a vertical trellis, bamboo stakes, or netting
Train vines upward to save space and keep fruits clean
Fertilization
After 2 weeks of germination, feed with liquid compost or organic fertilizer every 10–15 days
Pests & Diseases
Watch for aphids, mealybugs, and powdery mildew
Use neem oil spray (5 ml per liter water) weekly as preventive care
Harvesting
Fruits will be ready in 40–50 days from sowing
Harvest when cucumbers are medium-sized, firm, and green
Pick regularly to encourage more fruiting