Cucumbers

Cucumber ‘Straight Eight’ is a classic open-pollinated cucumber variety known for its straight, smooth fruits and crisp texture. It produces mild-flavored cucumbers ideal for fresh eating, salads, and slicing, and performs well in home gardens during the growing season in the GCC.

Cucamelon, also known as Mexican Cucumber, is a unique climbing plant that produces small grape-sized fruits that look like mini watermelons. The fruits have a fresh, tangy cucumber flavor with a hint of citrus and are commonly eaten fresh, pickled, or added to salads.

Provide a trellis or support as the plant grows and vines begin to spread. Water regularly and harvest fruits when they are firm and small for the best flavor.

County Fair F1 is a compact, high-yielding cucumber variety known for its smooth, tender fruits and reliable performance. It is parthenocarpic (self-pollinating), meaning it produces fruit without the need for pollination, making it ideal for home gardens, balconies, and container growing.

 Harvest cucumbers when they are young and firm to encourage continuous production