Fruit cucumber is a variety of cucumber, which can be eaten as a vegetable or directly as a fruit. Usually, fruit cucumbers will mature in April and May in spring, and some will mature in September and June in autumn, 65438+ 10.

Nutritional value of fruit cucumber

Fruit cucumber tastes crisp and sweet. Generally, it can be eaten raw as fruit. It can also be fried or eaten cold like other cucumbers. It can also be eaten with other fruits and salads, but it is generally delicious to eat directly.

Fruit cucumber is a greenhouse vegetable with the characteristics of early maturity. Fruit cucumber is low in calories and contains a lot of vitamins and dietary fiber. Proper consumption can also reduce weight and help digestion.

The Origin and Cultivation of Fruit Cucumber

Fruit cucumber was first introduced from Holland, and now it is planted in most parts of China, generally in Shandong, Hebei and Henan. Among them, the fruit cucumber produced in Shandong is the best, with high nutrition and large output.

As long as the temperature and environment are suitable, fruit cucumbers can be planted in any season. Generally, spring planting is the most suitable, and the survival rate during this period is also great. It is usually the most suitable to grow cucumbers in warm, moist and fertile soil.