Cucumis sativus
The cucumber is the fruit of cucumber plant (Cucumis sativus), which belongs to the family of cucurbits (Cucurbitaceae). Its cultivation is favoured by high temperature and humidity. Greece is the sixth largest producer in the European Union (FAOSTAT 2011) and Crete produces more than one third of the Greek production.
VARIETIES
IZMIR Cucumber (FITENAL)- Dark green colour with grooves.
- Length 16 to 18 cm.
- Resistant to temperature changes.
BEREKET Cucumber (HAZERA)
- Dark shiny green colour with grooves.
- Length 17 to 19 cm
- Tender, cylindrical fruit.
- Resistant to temperature changes.
OTHER VARIETIES
KASPIAN (AGROSYSTEM)AVAILABILITY PERIOD
IZMIR
BEREKET
KASPIAN