Description Sambar or sambhar Cucumber (Phoot kakdi) is usually cooked and not eaten raw; it is mostly used in sambhar, curries, and sometimes simply fried. It contains vitamins A, C, and K and is rich in magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, copper, zinc, and many other nutrients and minerals. Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Growing season: Summer and rainy seasons Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 inch Germination Time: 4 to 10 days from sowing Germination temperature: 20-30°C Harvesting: 50-60 days Plant vigor: Strong plant Sunlight – Cucumbers prefer 6-8 hours of full sunlight. Water – Give 1 inch of water per week and keep the soil consistently moist. Inadequate or inconsistent moisture will be the reason for the poor taste of cucumber fruits and oddly shaped ones. Soil – Use fertile, well-drained soil for planting cucumber. Temperature – The cucumber plant grows best at temperatures between 21-32°C. Common pests and diseases– Pests that attack the cucumber fruit are whiteflies and cucumber beetles. Powdery mildew, root rot, and bacterial wilt are common diseases in cucumber plants. If you are facing this problem use the organic pesticide Neem oil.