Cucumber

aforalpha · Jun 5, 2012

Hello Members

My FIL had been to Thanjavur and brought home a bunch of ripe Cucumbers (vellari pazham). Tasted much like musk melon (kirni pazham). The seeds were taken dried and sown in a pot. They sprouted within 2-3 days, and are growing healthy since then.

The question is what should we have to do next?

Transplanting does not seem to be my strength.. I had posted earlier a thread for transplanting of tomatoes.. which I managed to do, very patiently. Though I cannot say I was very successful.. most of the transplanted ones seem to have whithered away.

Can I simply keep the saplings in the pot itself, so the strongest/healthiest one grows? I had earlier posted pictures of the "Pandal" we had setup. Does the cucumber grow like pumpkins on the ground? Or do I need to let them grow over the Pandal?

Thanks in anticipation,

Regards,

RajSai · Jun 5, 2012

hi aforalpha
you seem to be so lucky. as you say, in my personal experience, plants whither away when we transplant. ofcourse, i don't damage even the slightest roots. also i keep the original oil around the roots while shifting them.
but i feel you cannot grow the cucumber in pots. as i am not so knowledgeable, feel experts should guide you properly.
but i am so happy that cucumber sprouted into young baby saplings !!!!!!

vadapallisudha · Jun 6, 2012

aforalpha said: ↑

Hello Members

My FIL had been to Thanjavur and brought home a bunch of ripe Cucumbers (vellari pazham). Tasted much like musk melon (kirni pazham). The seeds were taken dried and sown in a pot. They sprouted within 2-3 days, and are growing healthy since then.

The question is what should we have to do next?

Transplanting does not seem to be my strength.. I had posted earlier a thread for transplanting of tomatoes.. which I managed to do, very patiently. Though I cannot say I was very successful.. most of the transplanted ones seem to have whithered away.

Can I simply keep the saplings in the pot itself, so the strongest/healthiest one grows? I had earlier posted pictures of the "Pandal" we had setup. Does the cucumber grow like pumpkins on the ground? Or do I need to let them grow over the Pandal?

Thanks in anticipation,

Regards,
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Hi,

Cucumber is a creeper. it is best grown by supporting the plant while it grows. it can be left on ground but while you water the plant the moist might damage the young cucumbers. you can support the plant when it starts bearing flowers and young fruits. while the fruits are big enough you can leave the creeper on the ground. but creepers are best grown with good support.

Transplanting needs practice. timing is very crucial, age of the plant etc. the best time to transplant saplings is evening time just before the sun set. the heat is mild and just sufficient to support the plant. if you dont want to take chances then try to remove few sapplings which are very near.

bye!
sudha

aforalpha · Jun 6, 2012

Hello Rajsai

Thanks for your words. Yes it is very gladdening to see the seeds turn to sprouts.

# Ms. Sudha:

Thanks so much for a very detailed answer. I shall follow your suggestions and see how things turn out. It is still very young.. so have to wait till it starts flowering. I am sure there is still a lot of time for that.

Regards,