Cultivars of cucumbers

Cultivars of cucumbers

The main types of cultivars are divided based on cultivation methods and usage. Thus, we distinguish between cultivars for open-field cultivation and those for protected spaces. According to their usage, salad cultivars (for fresh consumption) and pickling cultivars...
Cucumber

Cucumber

Cucumber is the most economically significant and, therefore, the most prevalent plant species in the gourd family (Latin: Cucurbitaceae) in vegetable cultivation. Opinions on the origin of the cucumber are divided. According to some authors, the species (Latin: C....
Hydroponic cultivation of cucumbers

Hydroponic cultivation of cucumbers

Cucumber cultivation in protected spaces is also possible without soil, using a hydroponic system. The substrates used in hydroponic cultivation can be organic, inorganic, or synthetic. Organic substrates: Coconut coir, rice husks, sawdust, bark, pine needles....
Fertilization of cucumbers

Fertilization of cucumbers

Fertilization of cucumbers is enhanced by using organic fertilizer on plots designated for cucumber cultivation. This not only provides essential nutrients but also ensures a favorable crumbly soil structure and optimal air and water capacity. Typically, 25 – 50...