SHAZIA
CUCUMBER
High Yield
High Yield Potential Under Good Management
SEED PRODUCTION
High Seed Yield Potential With Excellent Recovery
STRONG VIGOR
Healthy plant With Excellent Adaptability Across Conditions
MARKET PREFERRED
Designed to meet market demand with its attractive, fruit shape, early maturity and consistently high yields
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
KEY CHARACTERSTICS
Fruit Length
18-20 cm
Fruit Shape
Cylindrical/Blocky
Fruit Colour
Medium Dark Green
Fruit Diameter
Medium Thick Fruit
Fruit Weight
160-175 g
High Yield
Excellent Yield Potential Under Good Management
SEED PRODUCTION
High Seed Yield Potential With Excellent Recovery
STRONG VIGOR
Healthy Vines With Excellent Adaptability Across Conditions
MARKET PREFERRED
Deep Green, Spiky Fruits With Prominent Tubercles & Excellent Shelf Life
Flesh
Crisp, tender and juicy flesh with bitter-free taste
Maturity
42-44 days
Uniformity
Very High
Seed Rate
400-600 g/acre
CROP & SEASON
AGRONOMIC STRENGTHS
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Vigorous Vine Growth – Strong vines support continuous fruit setting.
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Consistent Fruit Production – Long harvesting window contributes to stable yields.
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Good Field Performance – Robust growth habit supports crop establishment.
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Uniform Fruit Development – Produces market-friendly fruits with consistent shape.
Performs well across IND, PAK, BAN, NEP, SL, CHN, THA, VIE, IDN, PHI, MYA, MAS.
Shazia is a high-vigour cucumber hybrid that delivers robust plant growth and prolonged fruit production. It bears medium to long, uniform cylindrical fruits with a smooth surface and an appealing dark green colour. The hybrid is known for its bitterness-free fruits and consistent, extended harvesting period, ensuring reliable yields throughout the season.
CROP & SEASON
KHARIF
June – July sowing
Medium Dark Green Fruits • Strong Plant Vigour • Bitter-Free Quality
RABI (EARLY WINTER)
Sept – Oct sowing
ZAID (EARLY SUMMER)
Feb – March sowing
SEED PRODUCTION ADVANTAGE
Specially developed for seed growers with high seed recovery, uniform fruits and strong floral synchrony.
HIGH FLOWERING SYNCHRONIZATION
Better Pollination And Seed Set
Better Grading And Higher Quality Seeds
UNIFORM FRUITS
HIGH SEED RECOVERY
Stronger Fruit Retention For Higher Recovery Percentage
GOOD SEED QUALITY
Better Size, Weight And Germination Potential
Recommended Spacing:
Disease Tolerance:
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Intermediate resistance to common viruses
Performs better under balanced nutrition and proper spray schedule.
Yield Potential:
Excellent Yield
(Under good management).
WHY CHOOSE Shazia?
RECOMMENDED CULTIVATION PRACTICES
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Strong Plant Vigour – Supports continuous growth and sustained fruit production.
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Extended Harvest Duration – Ability to produce fruits over a longer period.
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Medium Dark Green Fruits – Attractive fruit colour enhances market appeal.
Well-drained soil with good organic matter Soil pH=6.0-7.5
Use balanced fertilizers and maintain proper nutrition
Provide regular irrigation for best results
Follow timely plant protection measures for healthy crop
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Bitter-Free Quality – Excellent eating quality and consumer acceptance.