Cucumber seeds - Fiqous (Cucumis melo flexuosus)

Common name: Cucumber – Faqous Scientific name: Cucumis melo flexuosus Other names: Qushur - Muqati - Taa'rozi cucumber – Faqous pumpkin Plant type: A herbaceous, annual, creeping plant belonging to the genus Cucumis, which is part of the gourd family that includes zucchini, watermelon, pumpkin, and others. It is a climbing plant with divided leaves. Cucumber – Faqous flower: Small yellow flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Cucumber – Faqous fruit and seeds: Long fruits somewhat resembling 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: Prefers warm climates and needs sunlight. Grown in well-fertilized, well-tilled soil with good drainage, and watered regularly. How to cultivate cucumber – Faqous: Propagated by seeds planted at a depth of 1cm to 6cm from the soil surface. Benefits and uses: The fruits of cucumber – Faqous are added to many dishes and salads around the world, can be pickled and stored for a long time, and contain various nutrients. Original homeland of cucumber – Faqous: The Mediterranean basin, from where it spread worldwide.