Cucumber 'Kashi Nutan' is a popular, high-yielding, and early-maturing variety developed by India's Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR) in Varanasi, known for its vigorous growth, long cylindrical fruits with dark green skin, crisp texture, and excellent taste, making it ideal for both commercial farming and home gardens in India. It's favored for its strong adaptability to diverse climates and reliable, continuous fruiting, offering good shelf life and market appeal. Key Characteristics

• Origin: Developed by IIVR, Varanasi, India.
• Yield: High-yielding and early maturing.
• Fruit: Long, cylindrical, uniform, dark green, crisp, and tender.
• Plant: Vigorous vines with prolonged fruiting.
• Uses: Excellent for salads, fresh consumption, and culinary uses.
• Adaptability: Performs well in various agro-climatic conditions. 

Cultivation & Performance

• Sowing: Suitable for open-field cultivation.
• Grafting: Shows enhanced growth and yield when grafted onto certain rootstocks, like Summerfit (SF), according to recent research.
• Commercial Appeal: Good market acceptance due to quality and consistent production.