CUCUMIS SATIVUS (SMALL CUCUMBER)

Description

Latin name: Cucumis sativus
Sowing: March- April
Harvest: June- August (depending on the region)
It belongs to the cucurbitaceae family like melon, watermelon and zucchini. The cucumber is grown outdoors in the summer months and in a greenhouse the rest of the year, due to its sensitivity to low temperatures. High temperature and humidity favor its growth.