NSC Cucumber – Pusa Barkha

Grow fresh, tender and high-quality cucumbers with Pusa Barkha, an extra-early and high-yielding variety developed by ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi.

Specially developed for cultivation during the Kharif/rainy season in the North Indian plains, this variety performs well under high temperature and humid conditions.

Key Characteristics

• Extra-early variety: First harvesting starts approximately 40–45 days after sowing.
• High-yielding: Average fruit yield of approximately 18.8 tonnes per hectare under Kharif-season cultivation.
• Weather tolerant: Performs well under high temperature and high humidity.
• Disease tolerance: Field tolerant to downy mildew disease.
• Suitable season: Best suited for the Kharif/rainy season.
• Recommended region: Suitable for cultivation in Delhi, NCR and the North Indian plains.
• Fresh and versatile produce: Cucumbers are ideal for salads, raita, sandwiches, juices and everyday household consumption.

Why Choose Pusa Barkha?

Pusa Barkha combines early maturity, reliable performance and high yield, making it an excellent choice for farmers, kitchen gardeners and commercial vegetable growers. Its ability to perform under humid and rainy-season conditions provides growers with better crop establishment and dependable production.