Cucumber
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Cucumbers are a type of gourd. They are low in calories but contain many important vitamins and minerals, making them a great addition to a healthy diet. Cucumbers are also a good source of hydration. The nutritional value of cucumbers may offer health benefits, such as protecting against dehydration, relieving constipation, and reducing the risk of some types of cancer.
Cucumbers are easy to grow and can be started from seed or transplants. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and will benefit from rich soil.
Botanical Data
Specie: cucumis sativus
Common Names:
Family: cucurbitaceae
Sub Family:
Tribe:
Sub tribe:
Genus:
cucumis
Plant type:
annual
Perennial:
no
Endangered:
Application/Uses
edible rating:
exeptional
edible uses:
Cucumbers can be eaten fresh, pickled, or cooked. They are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium and magnesium. Cucumbers are also low in calories and contain a compound called cucurbitacin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
medicinal rating:
average
medicinal uses:
Cucumbers have been used medicinally for centuries. They have a cooling effect on the body and are often used to treat sunburn or other skin irritations. Cucumbers are also thought to have anti-inflammatory properties and may be effective in treating arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
health concerns:
Cucumbers are generally safe to eat. However, some people may experience allergic reactions to cucumbers. The most common symptoms are itching, swelling, and redness of the skin. If you experience these symptoms after eating cucumbers, it’s best to avoid them.
other uses:
Cucumbers can be used in a variety of dishes, including salads, sandwiches, soups, and stews. They can also be pickled or used as a garnish. Cucumbers are also sometimes used in cosmetics and skin care products.
Edible parts:
seed pod | flowers | fruit | seed
#Tags:
attracts wildlife | scented plants | bee friendly | easy propagating |
Location Based Data
geo location:
Krcedin
geo region:
Europe - Panonian plain
language used:
english
native:
no
flowering start month:
july
flowering start day:
beggining
flowering lasts for
90 days
fruiting start month:
fruiting start day:
fruiting time:
75
seed start month:
august
seed start day:
beggining
indoor seed start month:
indoor seed start day:
transplant month:
transplant day:
Growing Data
area needed:
0.3m
spacing around the plant:
0.3m
grow time (non perennials):
None days
growing difficulty:
medium
plant is
evergreen
seed optimal temperature:
20°C
seed minimal temperature:
10°C
seed maximal temperature:
32°C
plant optimal temperature:
20°C
plant minimal temperature:
10°C
seed maximal temperature:
32°C
water:
high
humidity:
root type:
shallow
light:
high
hardness (1-10):
7
frost tender:
low
first harvest in
1 years
life span is
None years
succession level
growth rate is
fast
max height is
2.0m
max weight is
Nonem
soil preferance:
ph preferance:
flower type:
monoecious
growth details:
Cucumbers are easy to grow and can be started from seed or transplants. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and will benefit from rich soil.
potential disturbances:
aphids, cucumber beetles, whiteflies, squash bugs, powdery mildew, downy mildew