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C. CUCURBITACEAE FAMILY
1. CUCUMBER
a. Introduction
The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a member of the
gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) as are melons, squash
and pumpkins. Cucumber is a well known fruit with
its many uses in a variety of food preparation. Pickled
cucumber is a universal ingredient in salads, dishes,
dips, sauces and gravies. Fresh cucumber is also
widely used in the preparation of sandwiches and
burgers and may be eaten raw or cooked. When eaten
regularly, it helps cure kidney ailments. The fruit
extracts are used in the preparation of cosmetics and
medicine as well.
b. Climate and Soil Requirement
A sandy loam to clay loam soil, high in organic matter, is ideal for growing cucumber.
Soils that cake or crust result in poorer stands. The soil should have good drainage and
should be naturally fertile. An ideal soil pH is 6.0 to 6.5.
Cucumber is a warm season crop grown year-round locally. The optimum temperature
for growth is about 30 o C, while the optimum night temperature for growth is 18-21 o C.
Table 17. Varieties of Cucumber
Variety
Maturity (DAS)
Green beret F1 48 50
Jackson 27 F1 45 48
Poinsett 50 52
Ambasador F1 45 48
Governor F1 50 52
Champ 11 37 40
Explorer 60
Panorama 60
Bituin 60
Palmaria 60
WPL Cu1 60
WPL Cu2 60
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