Description
| What you’ll love | Details |
|---|---|
| Variety | Tar Kakdi (Armenian cucumber) – long, pale green, ribbed |
| Packet Weight | Approx. 25–40 g |
| Germination Rate | 75–85 % with hybrid treated seeds |
| Sowing Window | Feb–Apr and Jun–Aug |
| First Harvest | 55–65 days after sowing |
| Sunlight | 6–8 hours of full sunlight |
| Spacing | 45–60 cm between plants |
| Soil | Well-drained loamy soil with compost |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist, never water-logged |
Enjoy crisp, hydrating tar kakdi straight from your balcony or backyard. This climber produces long, tender cucumbers with mild sweetness and excellent crunch—perfect for salads, raitas, and summer coolers. Provide a trellis or railing support, and the vines will reward you with a steady supply of refreshing fruits.
Quick Grow-Guide
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Sow directly 1.5 cm deep in beds or large pots; keep seeds well-spaced.
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Support vines with a mesh, trellis, or balcony grill for better airflow.
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Mulch around roots to lock in moisture and suppress weeds.
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Feed monthly with compost or organic fertiliser once flowering starts.
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Harvest early—pick cucumbers at 10–14 inches for best flavour and minimal seeds.
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