• Cucumber Kashi Nutan (or NSC Kashi Nutan) is a high-yielding, early-maturing, and disease-tolerant variety developed by the ICAR–IIVR, Varanasi
• It is ideal for commercial and home gardening due to its uniform, straight, dark green fruits, which are crisp, tender, and almost fiberless. These seeds are often available from the National Seeds Corporation (NSC). 
• Key Features of Kashi Nutan Cucumber:
• Fruit Characteristics: Medium to long, cylindrical, dark green, and smooth, with a very crisp, fiberless, and tender texture.
• Yield & Growth: Highly productive with early maturity and a long, continuous fruiting period.
• Adaptability: Shows high adaptability to diverse agro-climatic conditions.
• Disease Resistance: Offers better tolerance to common diseases.
• Best Use: Ideal for salads, direct consumption, and commercial farming.
• Seed Availability: Commonly sold in 5g packets by the National Seeds Corporation (NSC). 

Kashi Nutan is often recommended for its consistent performance in open-field cultivation.