How To Grow Cucumber From Seeds In India. It belongs to the family of cucurbitaceae and is an important summer crop. Try to keep them on a support of some kind, as this way, the fruit avoids any contact with the ground.
Cucumbers may be planted in rows, or in hills. For an early crop, sow cucumber seeds indoors, approximately 3 weeks before you transplant them. Neutral soil ph is optimal.
You can start with a seedling tray by covering the tray the potting mix of about 1 inch deep, place two seeds per hole, cover gently with two layers of potting mix, sprinkle water until the potting mix gets enough moisture.
Sow seeds after chance of frost has passed and soil temperature has warmed to 70°f (figure 2). Space seeds about 6 inches apart. Water the sown seed bed immediately with a watering can to ensure an even light shower. Water gently so that the soil is not disturbed to expose the seed.