Vellarikka(Kerala Cucumber)

Vellarikka, is a versatile cucumber (Cucumis sativus L. var. sativus), commonly used in Kerala and other parts of South India.  The fruit is light green to yellow and juicy with a crisp texture. Its mild flavor makes it a good candidate for salads, raitas, as well as pachadi and kootu curry.

Latin Name: Cucumis sativus L. var. sativus

Planting Guidance: Plant cucumbers when average daily temperatures reach the mid-70s° F. Space cucumbers 36 to 60 inches apart (12 inches apart for trellised plants) in an area with abundant sun and fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8.

Approx. Seed Count:

• Retail Packet: 25-35 Seeds

Seed Treatment

Treated

Genetics

Open Pollinated

Hindi Name: Kakdi, kheera

Marathi Name: Kaakdi

Gujrati Name: Kakadi કાકડી

Kannada Name: sowthe kai

Telugu Name: Dosakaaya

Tamil Name: Vellarikkai

Bengali Name: Sasha

Malayalam Name: Vellarikka