Weed Management in Cucumber Farming
Weeds are one of the most important factors that contribute to yield losses. This happens because both weeds and crop plants have similar demands for carbon dioxide, nitrogen, water, minerals, […]
Weeds are one of the most important factors that contribute to yield losses. This happens because both weeds and crop plants have similar demands for carbon dioxide, nitrogen, water, minerals, […]
Cucumber yield As happens in every crop, cucumber yields depend on various factors. For example, some of these include variety selection, cultivation conditions and practices, time and duration of cultivation, […]
Cucumber Plant Protection Major Cucumber pests The most known and common pests in cucumber cultivation are (1, 4, 5, 7); Cucumber beetle (stripped and spotted, Diabrotica undecimpunctata). Its control is […]
Cucumber irrigation requirements – How much water do cucumbers need? It is well known that many crops need adequate soil moisture to have vigorous growth and high yields. Cucumbers can […]
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 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 […]
Scientific Name (Species, Family): Cucumis adzhur, Cucurbitaceae Common name(s), variety: Cucumber, Carosello Barese Type of reproductive material: Seed Weight of 100 seeds: 3.708 g / 0.130 oz Plant life cycle: […]