Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Kakri
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Quantity
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20 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Kakri Seeds? — Crop Overview
Kakri (దోసకాయ రకం / కాక్రి | ककड़ी | கக்கரி) is a warm-season vegetable crop grown across India for its long, tender, and juicy edible fruits. Commonly consumed fresh during summer, it is known for its cooling properties and high water content. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils, Kakri is ideal for both kitchen gardening and commercial farming, offering quick returns and steady income. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Kakri — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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2–4 kg per plant / 80–120 quintals per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — suitable for summer farming in AP/Telangana
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Nutrition
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Rich in water, fiber, vitamins, and minerals
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh fruits for market + seeds for saving
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting — improves soil structure
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Nutritional Value of Kakri
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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0.7 g
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Dietary Fiber
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0.5 g
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Iron
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0.3 mg
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Vitamin C
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3 mg
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Calories
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15 kcal
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How to Grow Kakri Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained sandy loam soil, pH 6–7.5, ploughed to 20–25 cm
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / pit method / container
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Seed Rate
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2–3 seeds per pit / 1–1.5 kg per acre
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Spacing
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100 × 150 cm
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Irrigation
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Moderate — regular watering needed during fruiting
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost and FYM recommended
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Pest Watch
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Fruit flies, aphids — use neem oil & traps
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Harvest
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50–65 days — harvest when fruits are tender and green
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Sowing Calendar for Kakri — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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June–August
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September–October
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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January–February
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Summer
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All South India
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February–March
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April–May
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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50–65 days after sow
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Kakri — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Cucumis melo var. utilissimus
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Telugu Name
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కాక్రి / దోసకాయ రకం
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Hindi Name
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ककड़ी
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Tamil Name
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கக்கரி
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Crop Type
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Vegetable
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Sowing Season
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Kharif, Rabi, Summer
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Germination
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4–8 days
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Days to Harvest
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50–65 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Kakri Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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కాక్రి / దోసకాయ రకం (Kakri / Dosakaya type)
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Tamil Nadu
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கக்கரி (Kakkari)
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Karnataka
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ಕಾಕ್ರಿ ಸೌತೆಕಾಯಿ (Kakri Southekayi)
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Maharashtra
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काकडी (Kakdi)
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Gujarat
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કાકડી (Kakdi)
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North India
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ककड़ी (Kakdi/Kakri)
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West Bengal
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কাকড়ি (Kakri)
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Odisha
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କାକୁଡି (Kakudi)
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Kerala
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കക്കിരി (Kakkiri)
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Why Buy Kakri Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Kakri Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Kakri in Telugu?
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కాక్రి (Kakri) / దోసకాయ రకం
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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February–March (Summer) and June–August (Kharif)
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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85%+ under proper Indian growing conditions
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