Cucumber Seeds – Desi Dosakaya Variety | Kheera/Vellarikkai | High Germination for Home Gardening

Product Details

Germination Time: 6-10 days
Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun
Ideal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; best sown in summer
Vine Length: Up to 6-8 feet (requires trellis or ground spread)
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 2-3 weeks
Life Span: Annual, seasonal vine
Ideal Growing Temperature: 24-32°C
First Harvest: 50-65 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Moderate (needs trellis/support or ample ground space)
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 grow bag or larger, with support structure

Specifications of Desi Cucumber (Dosakaya) Seeds

This Desi Dosakaya variety is a traditional Indian cucumber known for its mild flavor and crisp texture, widely used in salads, raitas, and the popular South Indian dosakaya pappu (dal). As a vigorous climbing vine, it grows well on a trellis or can be allowed to spread along the ground, producing a steady supply of fruit through the growing season.

Benefits / Uses

Classic Desi variety with authentic taste and crisp texture
Versatile in the kitchen — salads, raitas, pickles, and dosakaya pappu
Fast-growing and productive once established
Can be trained on a trellis to save garden space
Continuous harvest over several weeks once vines mature

Planting and Care for Cucumber

Sowing: Sow seeds ½-1 inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil. Space adequately to allow room for vine growth.
Growing: Provide a trellis if growing vertically, or ensure ample space if left to spread. Water regularly, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged — cucumbers are sensitive to inconsistent watering, which can affect fruit quality.
Harvesting: Harvest fruits while young and tender, typically 50-65 days after sowing — regular picking encourages continued fruiting and prevents fruits from becoming overripe and seedy.

Precautions While Growing Cucumber

Water consistently, as irregular watering can lead to bitter-tasting fruit
Provide support if growing vertically to keep fruit off the ground and reduce rot risk
Watch for cucumber beetles and powdery mildew; use organic pest control methods where needed
Harvest promptly at the tender stage for the best flavor and texture

Other Names

Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
Uses in Indian Languages:
Telugu: దోసకాయ (Dosakaya)
Hindi: खीरा (Kheera)
Tamil: வெள்ளரிக்காய் (Vellarikkai)
Kannada: ಸೌತೆಕಾಯಿ (Sautekayi)
Malayalam: വെള്ളരിക്ക (Vellarikka

Grow Suggestions

Climbing / Vine Vegetable

Recommended Grow Bag Size

Grow Bag 18x18 Inch ✓ In Stock