Is cucumber a fruit or a vegetable?

Is cucumber a fruit or a vegetable?

Fruit cucumber is a variety of cucumber. It can generally be eaten as a vegetable or eaten raw as a fruit. Fruit cucumbers usually mature in April and May in spring, and some mature in September and October in autumn.

Nutritional value of fruit cucumber

Fruit cucumbers have a crisp texture and a sweet taste. They can generally be eaten raw as a fruit. They can also be stir-fried or eaten cold like other cucumbers. They can also be mixed with other fruits in salads, but they usually taste better when eaten raw.

Fruit cucumbers are greenhouse vegetables with the characteristics of early maturity. Fruit cucumbers are relatively low in calories and contain many vitamins and dietary fiber. Eating them in moderation can also help with weight loss and aid digestion.

Fruit cucumber production and planting

Fruit cucumbers were first introduced in the Netherlands and are now grown in most parts of the country. They are generally grown more in Shandong, Hebei and Henan. Among them, the fruit cucumbers produced in Shandong are the best, with higher nutrition and yield.

Fruit cucumbers can generally be planted in any season as long as the temperature and environment are suitable. Spring is usually the most suitable time for planting, and the survival rate during this period is also very high. It is usually best to plant cucumbers in warm, moist and fertile soil.