{"product_id":"poona-kheera-cucumber-seeds-indian-heirloom","title":"Poona Kheera, Heirloom Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePoona Kheera, Heirloom Cucumber Seeds — The Ancient Indian Heirloom That Transforms From Creamy Yellow to Golden-Brown, With Exceptional Sweetness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome cucumbers are grown for yield. Some for size. Poona Kheera (\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e) is grown for pure, unapologetic sweetness — and it has been, in the gardens of Pune, India, for centuries. This extraordinary heirloom starts life as a pale, creamy yellow fruit. It slowly transforms into a golden-brown beauty with crackled, papery skin that looks unlike anything else in the garden. No bitterness. No tough skin. Just sweet, juicy, tender cucumber — straight from the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Poona Kheera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e — consistently rated among the sweetest cucumbers, mild, juicy, and completely bitterness-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique color transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e — starts creamy yellow-white and matures to stunning golden-russet with crackled skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin, tender skin\u003c\/strong\u003e — no peeling required at any stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrives in hot summers, a reflection of its Indian heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual harvest window\u003c\/strong\u003e — harvest young (pale yellow) for fresh eating, or let mature (golden-brown) for seed saving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow or start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost. Plant after the last frost when the soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Space 12–18 inches apart. Trellis is recommended for the best fruit shape and airflow. Water consistently — tolerates heat better than most cucumbers. Harvest at pale yellow stage (4–5 inches) for peak sweetness. Allow to mature to golden-brown for full seed saving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55–65 days from transplant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 inches at the eating stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin, tender — no peeling needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlice thin and eat fresh with a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime — the classic Indian preparation. Add to raitas, salads, and chilled soups. Quick-pickle with cumin and mustard seed for an Indian-spiced refrigerator pickle. Or eat them whole, straight from the vine, the way they've been enjoyed in Pune for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43843707601030,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/poona-kheera-cucumbers-on-the-vine.png?v=1775538903","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/poona-kheera-cucumber-seeds-indian-heirloom","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}