Cucumber is a tender, warm-season vegetable. Grown for slicing and pickling. Cucumbers are ready for harvest 50 to70 days from planting.
A single 8 inch cucumber(about 10.5 ounces) provides 12% of the minimum amount of fiber needed daily.
Cucumber cultivation FAQ's:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/vegetables/cucumber.html
(cucumber in plant)
