How to keep seeds of cucumber and how to plant them

Method of keeping seeds of cucumber

Snake melon, also known as snake melon, is a variant of melon. Its seeds grow inside the fruit. The plant will grow fruit after the flowering period. The seeds of the snake melon grow inside the fruit and are covered by peel and flesh. It needs to wait until it matures naturally before it can be harvested.

Cucumber seeds mature mostly in summer and autumn. When they are fully mature, you can directly remove the fruit, remove the peel and pulp of the seeds, and then rinse them in clean water.

Cucumber seed propagation

Cucumber can be propagated by seeds. The best time to sow is March-April in spring, or August-September in autumn. The seeds can only germinate in warm conditions. If the environment is suitable, they can germinate in about 10 days.

How to plant cucumber seeds

1. Treat the soil

In order to make the cucumber grow better, it is best to choose to plant it in a plot with sufficient light and convenient irrigation. Before planting, apply an appropriate amount of farmyard manure to the soil to better improve the fertility of the soil.

2. Seed germination

When sowing, choose cucumber seeds with full grains and no diseases or insect pests, then soak them in warm water for about 24 hours to allow the seeds to fully absorb water, which can promote faster germination.

3. Sowing

Cucumber seeds can be sown by direct seeding. After sowing, you can cover them with a thin layer of soil and then spray them with water appropriately.