Cucumbers

"Cucumber flowers are yellow, and the greenhouse lights turn purple when there's not enough sunlight. There are bugs in the greenhouse. And you can't go on the bouncy castle with a cucumber in your mouth." Clearly, this four-year-old still has a bit to learn about horticulture—but he is on the right track! read more

Much of the processing of mini cucumbers is already automated. There are Aweta machines available for automatic feeding, sorting, and packing mini cucumbers into crates or trays. In the North American market, mini cucumbers are also commonly packaged in bags. The remaining manual work is minimal. read more

Produce movement and pricing trends remain mixed across key categories as spring approaches. While avocado and blueberry volumes from Mexico are stable, strawberries from Central Florida are starting to decrease seasonally. On the other hand, cucumbers and green bell peppers from Mexico are experiencing price... read more

Polyolefin cling film manufactured in Cape Town will now be produced in the United States due to increasing interest from the USA and Canada. "In the USA, we primarily use the film to wrap red meat, but we are also expanding into fresh produce applications like corn, baby cucumbers, and mushrooms," says Roy Keytel of the Cape Town-based company. read more

Compared to imported goods from Spain, regional organic cucumbers offer significant advantages: short transportation distances, supply security, and the highest environmental and social standards. read more

It consists of RNA building blocks that support the plant's immune system in fighting the virus. Even with a high virus load, 80% to 100% of the treated plants survived an infection in the laboratory, according to the university. read more