Hybrid Cucumber Cultivation: Boost Profits in 45 Days, January-February Ideal

• Shambhu Kumar highlights hybrid cucumber varieties for higher yield and disease resistance, cultivating on five acres.
• Recommended hybrid varieties include Malini, Swarna Poorna, Pusa Uday, Pusa Barkha, Kiara, and Simran, known for market-preferred long, shiny fruits.
• Production starts in just 45-50 days, ensuring quick income for farmers.
• Loamy or sandy loam soil with good drainage is ideal; field preparation involves 2-3 tillings and 8-10 tons of farmyard manure per acre.
• Sow seeds on ridges with 45-60 cm plant-to-plant and 1.5-2 meter row-to-row distance; treat seeds with Trichoderma or Carbendazim to prevent fungal diseases.

Why It Matters: Hybrid cucumber farming offers quick profits and high yields, with January-February being the optimal planting period.