Author: Lorraine Wade

Due to this requirement, cucumbers cannot be grown outdoors in winter in most of the continental U.S. So if you don’t live the the country’s warmest zones – South Florida, Hawaii and some parts of Southern California,, you must set up an indoor growing system to grow cucumbers in winter. Can cucumbers be grown all […]

Plant cucumbers between September-January in temperate climates, July-March in the subtropics and October-December in cold climates. Harvest cucumbers between December-March in temperate climates, December-February in cool climates and September-April in tropics and subtropics. What is the best month to plant cucumber? Cucumber seeds should be sown in a propagator between March and April. But you […]

cartons, 24s RPC 6419, 6420, 6423, 6425, 6426 Foodservice packs Whole cucumbers often are packed in cartons with six or seven pieces on top; smaller product is shipped in 12-count cartons. A 24-count pack also is offered from most growing regions. How are cucumbers transported? Cucumbers are packaged in various ways, including in strong cartons […]

From 300 plants, one can easily harvest about 7,500 kg by the end of the growing season. In Nairobi, kilo of cucumber costs between Sh30 and Sh40. At times, the cost swells further than Sh50 when the supply is low and demand is high. The 7,500 kg sold at Sh30 will earn a gross income […]

Educate Your Eye: 1 Pound of Cucumbers One pound of cucumbers is two medium cucumbers about five to six inches long and just wide enough to wrap your hands around. What is the average size of a cucumber? Typical fruit length in English type cucumbers for the fresh whole market is 12-14 inches, garden cucumbers […]

Wild cucumber has deeply lobed leaves and inflated fruits, while bur cucumber has broad, shallowly lobed leaves and the fruit is much smaller and not inflated. What are the benefits of wild cucumber? Facts about Wild cucumber Wild cucumber Quick Facts Flesh colors White or green flesh Taste Mild taste, likened to a cross between […]

Facts about Wild cucumber Wild cucumber Quick Facts Flesh colors White or green flesh Taste Mild taste, likened to a cross between a cucumber and a zucchini Health benefits Beneficial for hemorrhoids, kidney stones, edema, stomach troubles, freckles, ringworm and jaundice Why is wild cucumber not edible? Wild cucumber fruits act solely as a seed […]

Purple sea cucumber (Cucumariidae) What are the three types of cucumbers? There are a number of common cucumber varieties—Armenian, English, lemon, Persian—that you may encounter. Not only will this guide help you identify cucumbers, but you’ll also get a few ideas on how to use them. What are the different types of cucumbers? Slicing Cucumbers […]

In its native habitat, Africa, African cucumber is a traditional food plant and has it can be used for several purposes, including enhancing nutrition and food security, promote rural development as well as maintain sustainable land use. What is African cucumber good for? Kiwano | Benefits of the African horned cucumber Kiwano contains a good […]

The original variety was named Beit Alpha, after its birthplace, and among horticulturists, the many improved varieties that followed have been called Beit Alpha types. But similar cucumbers have long been prized in the Mideast, and so they’re often called “Lebanese cucumbers,” “Persian cucumbers,” etc. What can I use instead of Lebanese cucumber? You could […]

United Kingdom imports Cucumbers primarily from: Netherlands ($102M), Spain ($99.9M), Germany ($2.57M), Poland ($1.23M), and France ($952k). The fastest growing import markets in Cucumbers for United Kingdom between 2019 and 2020 were Spain ($9.87M), Netherlands ($4.46M), and Turkey ($131k). Are cucumbers imported? Trade. The US imports a million tons of cucumbers a year, over 60 […]

In 2020-21, India shipped 2,23,515 metric tonnes of cucumber and gherkins worth $223 million. Gherkin cultivation, processing and exports started in India during the early 1990s in Karnataka and later extended to the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Which state is largest producer of cucumber in India? Production(000 Tonnes) 2021-22 Sr […]

Although you can find cucumbers at your market year-round, the peak season is from May through August. Nutrition Facts. Each medium cucumber contains 96 percent water and around 40 calories. Do cucumbers produce all season? Cucumbers are grown as an annual, which means that the plant does not regenerate after the growing season. Once it […]

Measure the length of the cucumber. Armenian cucumbers are longer than most other varieties. English cucumbers are also long, but are usually slightly shorter than Armenian cucumbers. Garden cucumbers, which are the most common variety in North America, are usually shorter than both Armenian and English varieties. What are the different types of cucumbers? Slicing […]

fruit. The botanical classification: Cucumbers are fruit. With this definition in mind, cucumbers are classified as fruit because they contain tiny seeds in the middle and grow from the flower of the cucumber plant. Is cucumber a stem or root? Description. The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up […]

Edibility. The berries, when unripe and light green can be eaten raw. Dogs are known to eat the leaves without any apparent side effects. Is creeping cucumber toxic? Ripe Creeping Cucumber Toxicity Creeping cucumber fruits become toxic once ripened. The fruit turns a solid black or purple when it ripens, with an appearance similar to […]

The word was first borrowed into English from French cocombre in the 14th century. The French word is known since the 13th century and comes from Latin cucumis, their word for this vegetable. How did cucumber get their name? The word “cucumber” comes from the Latin name “cucumis.” Three hundred years ago, the English called […]