Cucumber seeds - Faqous (Cucumis melo flexuosus)

Common name: Cucumber – Faqous Scientific name: Cucumis melo flexuosus Other names: Qush'ur - Muqti - Taa'rozi cucumber – Young squash Faqous is a plant species belonging to the genus Cucumis, which is part of the gourd family that includes zucchini, watermelon, pumpkin, and others. It is a herbaceous, annual, creeping cultivated plant with dissected leaves. • Cucumber – Faqous flower: Its small yellow flowers bloom in spring and summer. • Cucumber – Faqous fruit and seeds: Its long fruits somewhat resemble cucumbers, covered with a thin, wavy, light green skin. • Cucumber – Faqous germination season: Seeds are planted starting from late December in warm regions. • Suitable climate and soil for cucumber – Faqous: Cucumber prefers warm climates and needs sunlight. It is cultivated in well-fertilized, well-tilled soil with good drainage, and watered regularly. • How to cultivate cucumber – Faqous: It propagates through seeds at a depth of 1 cm to 6 cm from the soil surface. • Its benefits and uses: Cucumber fruits are added to many dishes and salads around the world, can be pickled and stored for a long time, and contain various nutrients. • Original habitat of cucumber – Faqous: The Mediterranean basin, from where it spread worldwide.