What kind of crop is cucumber? What kind of plant is it?

What kind of crop is cucumber

Cucumber is a common vegetable in daily life, also known as cucumber, prickly melon, hanging melon, etc. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae and Cucumber genus. It is mostly distributed in temperate and tropical regions. It has high nutritional value. It can not only be eaten as a vegetable, but also has anti-inflammatory, expectorant and antispasmodic effects.

Cucumber Origin Distribution

Cucumbers are native to India and were introduced to my country during the Han Dynasty. Common production areas in my country include Sichuan, Jiangsu, Hebei, Henan, Hunan, Zhejiang, Guizhou, Shandong and other provinces. In addition, they are also grown in small quantities in Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand and other countries.

Cucumber yield and economic benefits

It only takes about 60 days from planting to harvesting cucumbers. They grow fast and have considerable yields. If the maintenance environment is proper, the yield per acre can reach about 5,000 to 10,000 kilograms.

The current market price of cucumbers is 1-2 yuan per catty. After deducting the cost, the profit per mu of land is about 2,000-3,000 yuan. The demand for its processing and export is also gradually increasing, and the price is relatively stable. Therefore, the current market prospects and benefits of cucumber planting are still very good.