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Khira Balam Cucumber Seeds

খিরা বালাম শসা বীজ

Organic Heirloom / Rare Asian Variety / Home Garden / 8 Pcs / OZ Grown

8 SEEDS

NON-GMO

OPEN-POLLINATED

Khira Balam Cucumber Seeds — Organic Heirloom Rare Asian Variety, Home Garden, 8 Pcs (OZ Grown)

Buy Khira Balam cucumber seeds — a rare South Asian heirloom variety, grown organically in Australia and offered here as 8 premium open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds. Perfect for home vegetable gardens, heirloom seed collectors, and anyone growing Bengali or South Asian produce in their own backyard. This crisp, sweet, thin-skinned cucumber is easy to grow across most Australian states and territories and produces heavy yields on a climbing vine.

Our Story

The Story Of Khira Balam

In the village gardens of Bengal, the Khira Balam has been cherished for generations — a slender, pale-green heirloom cucumber with crisp, sweet flesh and tender, edible skin. We have lovingly grown and seed-saved this rare variety on Australian soil, so its authentic South Asian flavour can flourish in your own home garden.

The Eternity Difference

Why Gardeners Choose This Heirloom Cucumber

Crisp & Naturally Sweet

Thin, tender skin and juicy, mildly sweet flesh — ideal eaten fresh, in salads, or sliced for snacking.

Vigorous Climbing Vine

Fast-growing vines produce heavy yields of cucumbers throughout the warm growing season.

Genuine Heirloom Seed

Open-pollinated, non-hybrid, non-GMO seed line preserving authentic South Asian cucumber flavour and form.

Proudly OZ Grown

Cultivated and seed-saved locally in Australia, naturally acclimatised to Australian growing conditions.

Versatile In The Kitchen

Perfect for salads, raita, pickles, and traditional Bengali shorshe khira (mustard cucumber).

Hand-Checked Quality

Seeds are hand-selected, cleaned and germination-tested before packing for reliable results.

At A Glance

Product Specifications

Common Name	Khira Balam Cucumber Seeds
Local / Bengali Name	খিরা বালাম
Botanical Name	Cucumis sativus
Seed Type	Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
Pack Quantity	8 Seeds Per Pack
Variety Origin	South Asia (Bangladesh / India)
Grown & Seed-Saved In	Australia (OZ Grown)
Germination Time	5 – 10 Days
Days To Harvest	50 – 60 Days
Plant Habit	Climbing Vine — Trellis Recommended
Sunlight Needs	Full Sun, 6+ Hours Daily
Ideal Climate	Warm Temperate To Tropical

Seed To Harvest

How To Grow Khira Balam Cucumber From Seed

Sow
Sow Khira Balam cucumber seeds 1–2 cm deep into well-drained, compost-rich soil once frost danger has passed, or start indoors 2–3 weeks early for a head start on the season.

Space & Support
Space seedlings 40–50 cm apart and provide a trellis, stake or fence line — this heirloom cucumber variety climbs eagerly and rewards vertical support with straighter fruit and better airflow.

Water Consistently
Keep soil evenly moist, especially while flowering and setting fruit. Avoid waterlogged soil, as cucumbers dislike wet roots.

Feed For Fruit
Apply a balanced organic fertiliser at planting, then switch to a potassium-rich feed once flowering begins to support strong, sweet fruit development.

Harvest Often
Pick cucumbers at 15–20 cm long, pale green and firm — typically 50–60 days after sowing. Frequent picking encourages the vine to keep producing.

Plant At The Right Time

Australian Seasonal Growing Calendar

Best sowing months for Khira Balam cucumber seeds by Australian state and territory.

State / Territory	Climate Zone	Best Sowing Months
NSW / ACT	Temperate	Sep – Jan
Victoria	Cool Temperate	Oct – Dec
Queensland (South)	Subtropical	Aug – Mar
Queensland (North / Tropical)	Tropical	Mar – Aug (Dry Season)
South Australia	Mediterranean / Arid	Sep – Dec
WA (South / Perth)	Mediterranean	Sep – Dec
WA (North / Kimberley)	Tropical / Arid	Apr – Aug (Dry Season)
Tasmania	Cool Temperate	Nov – Dec
NT (Darwin / Top End)	Tropical Monsoon	Apr – Aug (Dry Season)
NT (Alice Springs / Central)	Arid Desert	Aug–Oct & Mar–Apr

Cucumbers need warm soil above 16°C and no frost risk to germinate well. In cool and temperate zones, sow after the last frost; in tropical and monsoonal regions, sow during the dry season to avoid fungal disease from excess humidity.

In The Kitchen

Cooking With Khira Balam

Treasured for its delicate, almost melon-like sweetness and tender skin that needs little peeling, Khira Balam is perfect sliced fresh into salads, blended into a cooling raita, tossed with mustard and chilli for traditional shorshe khira, or simply enjoyed crisp straight from the vine.

Food Safety Note: Always wash produce thoroughly before consumption. This listing is for seeds intended for home gardening purposes; produce safety and preparation are the responsibility of the grower.

Shipping Information

Domestic Shipping (Australia): Seeds are dispatched in protective packaging from within Australia, typically within 1–2 business days of cleared payment. See the shipping tab on this listing for exact delivery estimates and postage cost to your location.

International Shipping Available: We are happy to ship to many international destinations. Seeds are subject to each country's customs and biosecurity / quarantine regulations, which vary widely.

Important — Buyer Responsibility for International Orders:

It is the buyer's sole responsibility to check and comply with their own country's import laws, customs duties, taxes, permits, and biosecurity/quarantine requirements before purchasing. Many countries restrict or prohibit seed imports without an official import permit or phytosanitary certificate. Eternity Essential Store is not responsible for parcels seized, delayed, returned, or destroyed by customs or biosecurity authorities due to non-compliance with local rules, and no refunds will be issued for seeds confiscated or destroyed at the border. By placing an international order, the buyer confirms they accept full responsibility for their local import and biosecurity requirements.

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