Cucumber seeds - Fiqous (Cucumis melo flexuosus)

Common name: Cucumber – Faqous Scientific name: Cucumis melo flexuosus Other names: Qushur - Muqti - Taa'rouzi cucumber – Faqous squash Plant type: A plant belonging to the Cucumis genus, which is part of the gourd family that includes zucchini, watermelon, pumpkin, and others. It is a creeping herbaceous annual cultivated plant with divided leaves. Cucumber – Faqous flower: Small yellow flowers that 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 areas. Suitable climate and soil for cucumber – Faqous: Prefers warm climates and needs sunlight. Grown in well-fertilized, well-tilled soil with good drainage, watered regularly. How to cultivate cucumber – Faqous: Propagated through seeds planted at a depth of 1cm – 6cm from the soil surface. Its benefits and uses: The fruits of cucumber 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 which it spread worldwide.