Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

Cucumber Seeds, Pack Size: 1 Kg, Rs 600/kilogram Nalam Oil Organic | ID: 14835660462. What is seed rate of cucumber? Average fruit weight – 175 to 200 gm. Yield : 20-22 MT/Acre. Suitable for Hot and Dry climate for Summer/Kharif/Rabi. Seed rate: 300-400g/acre. Which cucumber seed is best? 33 of the Best Cucumber Varieties Salad […]

Recent studies have found out that certain people have shown an intolerance towards cucumber seeds. Their digestion seems to be disturbed when they eat them. Because cucumber contains a lot of fiber already, the seeds may provide discomfort to people with a sensitive gut. What are the side effects of cucumber seeds? 2. Excessive Loss […]

To avoid a bitter tasting Cucumber, pick off male flowers once a week. If you allow the male flowers to develop and pollinate the female flowers, the fruits that develop will leave you with a nasty aftertaste as the seeds contain a bitter compound called cucurbitacin. Why are my cucumbers bitter tasting? The actual cause […]

Cucumber flowers are a beautiful, tasty garnish for a wide variety of dishes & cocktails. Their delicate cucumber flavor makes them a great choice for salads or cold appetizers. Try pairing them with flavors like dill, gin, garlic, salmon, mint and/or tomatoes. Can you cook cucumber blossoms? Dust each cucumber blossom with flour, then dip […]

Cucumbers are a vine crop requiring a lot of space. The vines can reach 6 to 8 feet long or more. In large gardens, cucumbers can spread out on the ground. Is cucumber a vine or bush? Cucumbers have two different growth habits: bush and vining. Bush varieties are compact and don’t require a trellis. […]

Cucumber leaves As a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) share a lot of the same characteristics as their squash cousins. This includes being the perfect top-to-tail plant where the sprouts, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit are all edible. Is any part of cucumber plant poisonous? Squirting cucumber contains poisonous cucurbitacins, and all […]

The main thing with wild cucumber is that it is poisonous fresh and dried (such as in hay) and all parts of the plant are poisonous. Is there a poisonous cucumber? Squirting cucumber contains poisonous cucurbitacins, and all parts of the plant can be fatal if ingested. Squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium). Can wild cucumber be […]

For all of its 90 years, Mt. Olive Pickle’s manufacturing plant has been located in the small Eastern North Carolina town of Mount Olive, North Carolina. Today, most of the fresh cucumbers and peppers that we use in our products are procured in the United States (and one-third of that is sourced in North Carolina). […]

In America, pickled cucumbers are usually just called “pickles” and they are a kitchen staple. Why do Americans call cucumbers pickles? The word “pickle” comes from the Dutch pekel or northern German pókel, meaning “salt” or “brine,” two very important components in the pickling process. Throughout history pickling was a necessity, as it was the […]

There are over 20 growers who produce cucumbers under protected cultivation in Western Australia, ranging from Manjimup in the South-West to Geraldton and Carnarvon. They mainly grow these crops hydroponically in greenhouses. There is also some production under shadecloth and some crops are grown in soil. Where are cucumber grown in Australia? New South Wales […]

Sweet taste and a very juicy texture. Medium green fruit approx 12-15cm long and 5cm in diameter. Sweet, juicy burpless flesh with tender edible skins. Which cucumbers are hybrid? Hybrid Cucumbers Standard varieties of cucumbers include Straight Eight and Poinsett 76. These varieties produce true-to-type or stable characteristics generation after generation. Hybrid cucumber varieties result […]

Lebanese cucumbers sprawl across the garden, with vines that grow 6 feet or more long. To contain the vigorous vines, a trellis placed on the north side of the garden, where it won’t shade the other fruits and vegetables allows the cucumber vines to grow up instead of out. Are all cucumber plants climbers? Cucumbers […]

A single Cucumber plant will produce usually around 10 Cucumbers per plant. The quantity of Cucumber equates to a total yield of between 4 to 6 lbs (1.8 to 2.7 kg) of fruit for a slicing Cucumber and for a pickling Cucumber 3 to 4.4 lbs (1.5 to 2 kg) of fruit can be expected. […]

Nutritional Benefits of Cucumber One medium unpeeled, raw cucumber has the following: Calories: 30. Total fat: 0 grams. Carbs: 6 grams. Is a cucumber good for weight loss? Cucumber has zero fat, low-calories, making it an excellent snack for people looking to lose weight. So toss some cucumbers in salads or eat them as it […]

The price in Kenyan Shilling is KES 714.11 per kg. How much is a kg of cucumber? Fresho Cucumber (Loose), 1 kg MRP: Rs 42.50 Price: Rs 17 You Save: 60% (Inclusive of all taxes) How much does cucumber cost in South Africa? Producer prices A kilogram of South Africa Cucumber is around $1.71 in […]

A combination of tomato and cucumber makes for a wholesome mix that can be a great way to boost weight loss. Tomatoes are also packed with antioxidants such as vitamin C, E and beta-carotene. Are tomatoes and cucumbers good for you? A tomato and cucumber salad can be rich in essential nutrients, such as potassium […]

Cucumber originated in India where a large genetic diversity has been observed. It has been cultivated for at least 3000 years in Western Asia, including China, and was spread to Europe, first in Greece and Italy. Are cucumbers from Greece? Since that pivotal moment over 4000 years ago, cucumber was spread beyond Indian borders, moved […]