Cucumber seeds - Fiqous (Cucumis melo flexuosus)

Common name: Cucumber - Gherkin Scientific name: Cucumis melo flexuosus Also called: Qush'ur - Mqati - Taa'rozi cucumber - 'Ajour Description: • A seasonal creeping plant from the genus Cucumis of the gourd family, which includes zucchini, watermelon, pumpkin, and others. Its flowers are small yellow, and its leaves are divided. Its fruits resemble cucumber fruits but are larger in size. The fruit: • Its fruits resemble cucumber fruits, covered with a thin peel but in a light green color with ridges and greater length. Uses and benefits: • The fruits of the 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: • The Mediterranean basin, from which it spread to the entire world. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: • The cucumber prefers warm climates and needs sunlight. It is cultivated in well-fertilized, well-tilled soil with good drainage. Cultivation method: • The cucumber propagates by seeds and is planted from early March to late May.