After testing and selecting the cucumber variety (or varieties), growers must prepare their fields for sowing the crop. Soil and Climate Requirements for cucumber plants Cucumbers generally prefer relatively warm […]
The selection of a cucumber variety is crucial and must be taken after considering numerous factors. One of the most important is the end use of the product and the […]
The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, also called cucurbits or the gourd family, together with squash, pumpkin, watermelon, and muskmelon. It is widely cultivated for its edible […]
History of Cucumber The cucumber is one of the most ancient vegetables and has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is native to India, and archaeologists estimate that its […]
Collaborators, colleagues, and supporters of the project: Lucia Sandra Perez Borroto, Lorena Gonzales Ramirez, Ernst-Jan Eggers Salome Prat, Maroof Ahmed-Shaikh. The high importance of the potato crop worldwide does not […]
Important leek pests Thrips (Thrips tabaci, Frankliniella occidentalis) Thrips are tiny insects that attack a wide range of plant species globally and are a major enemy of leek plants, causing […]
How much a leek crop can yield After years of practice, a good yield for leeks is from 12 to 40 tonnes per hectare or 5-16 tons per acre (on […]
Which nutrients are needed for leek growth? First, you must consider the soil conditions of your field through semiannual or annual soil testing before applying any fertilization method. No two […]
How much water do leeks need? Leeks have a shallow rooting system (most at the upper 5-10 cm of soil) which grows from a flat ‘stem plate’ on the bottom […]
Leek Soil Requirement and Site Selection While soil is not usually a restrictive factor for leek growth, the plants thrive and produce larger, high-quality shanks when the topsoil is relatively […]
