Cucumbers

The success of these events, three in Granada and one in Almería, has been not only due to the large number of professionals and technicians attending all the meetings, but also to the exceptional reception that the variety has had for its quality, dark color, and cultivation health. read more

The greenhouse vegetable market is "summer busy" for wholesaler Gebroeders Michiels. "It's not necessarily calm because all the items are there. From tomatoes to cucumbers, peppers, and aubergines. There are no peak sales anywhere, but smaller sales here and there will all add up in the end." read more

The recent weeks have brought weather conditions that have not been favorable for field cucumber crops. This is expected to result in lower yields, which will impact the wholesale prices of cucumbers. This will affect not only field cucumbers but also greenhouse cucumbers. How are the prices of these vegetables shaping up now? read more

The national greenhouse cucumber campaign is in the peak supply phase, and there is also an increasing presence of field cucumbers on the market. This can be seen in the prices, which are not at record lows but also not too high. What are the current prices of greenhouse cucumbers in large wholesale quantities? read more

The Florida Department of Agriculture (FDOA) has contested the claim made by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that cucumbers from Bedner Growers are a probable source of a salmonella outbreak. FreshPlaza covered this story last week. The FDOA criticized the FDA's tracing efforts as "at best." read more

In Germany, cucumber cultivation has decreased, with the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture reporting a 7% reduction in the cultivated area compared to 2018. The sector is facing challenges, as pointed out by a spokesperson from the Swabian company Hengstenberg. read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted a significant amount of methamphetamine worth over $5.1 million. The discovery took place on June 30, during a secondary inspection of a tractor-trailer carrying cucumbers and bell peppers. read more

This is evident from a report by Horto Info. According to the report, other EU countries relevant to agricultural production are far below this level. France only sold 1.71 million kg of cucumbers to EU markets in the analyzed months, while Portugal was at 0.93 million kg. read more

July has begun, which means that the peak season for domestically grown greenhouse cucumbers is fast approaching. However, it has not arrived yet, as evidenced by the prices of these vegetables. What are the wholesale prices of greenhouse cucumbers in Poland at the moment? read more

This Friday, Bayer held a cucumber conference in Motril. An event where they showcased the latest innovations in their variety portfolio, as well as crop protection solutions and digital tools. read more

Sprzedaż na rynku warzyw szklarniowych idzie dobrze, mówi kierownik produktu warzyw szklarniowych Peter Fes z StC. "Największe zapotrzebowanie pochodzi od detalicznych klientów, ale ze względu na ładną pogodę, handel dzienne zaczyna teraz także nabierać tempa. Na przykład rynek ogórków pozostaje dość stabilny. read more

The Junta de Andalucía published a report on the state of greenhouse crops in Andalusia during the week of June 10-16, focusing on activities in the provinces of Almeria, Granada, and Huelva. In Almeria, most greenhouses are finishing their harvests and many are carrying out cleaning and maintenance. read more

Ostatnich tygodniach wysokie ceny ogórków zeszły w zeszłym tygodniu. Mediana ceny w tygodniu 24 wynosi 24,7 eurocentów za sztukę w FBT. Nadal jest to całkiem wysoka cena, powyżej pięcioletniej średniej. Ceny pomidorów oscylują wokół tej pięcioletniej średniej, z ceną za kilogram w luzie wynoszącą 60,5 eurocentów i 47,1 eurocentów. read more

The event will take place at the farm of farmer Germán Ruiz Fernández, in La Mojonera, offering farmers and technicians the opportunity to learn in detail about this outstanding variety. The event, which will run from 11am to 2pm, will be led by Hiedra Muñoz, a commercial technician. read more

The plants are also grown vertically because melon plants are related to cucumber plants, among others. Therefore, they can also grow vertically, guided by wires. read more

Pombal is a variety of French cucumber, ideal for early autumn and spring-summer plantations; this French cucumber has exceptional productivity and high quality in the stem and regrowth, ensuring abundant harvests and perfect fruits. It is a dark cucumber with high quality. read more

"In the 60s, my father was a cucumber producer who was struggling with chemical means against persistent red spider mite infestations when he came up with the idea of finding a natural enemy to finally overcome this pest,"

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This week, analysts from EastFruit have observed a trend of declining prices for greenhouse cucumbers in the Ukrainian market. The recent price decrease in this sector in early June is considered typical, as it is a result of an increase in the market supply of cucumbers from summer greenhouses. read more

Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or immu read more

Cucumber is one of the most popular vegetables in the world. As a result, growers often enjoy boasting to their colleagues about the size of their cucumbers, frequently exaggerating by a significant margin. In response, the EastFruit team decided to assess all cucumbers based solely on verified and accurate facts. read more