Spring — Summer — Winter
Cucumber
Year-round under cover; outdoor peak in summer.
The Cucumber is grown mainly in protected areas (plastics and greenhouses). Its production does not stops during the whole year. Most of production is exported, a part remains for the domestic market, and a part (gherkins) are used by the conservation industry.
For the successful cultivation of Cucumber specific conditions are necessary to provide – heat and high relative humidity. In such conditions, especially in protected areas, she develops a lush vegetative mass.
Nutritional information
Per 100 g edible portion (fresh, raw cucumber).
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 15 kcal / 63 kJ |
| Protein | 0,7 g |
| Total fat | 0,1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3,6 g |
| of which sugars | 1,7 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0,5 g |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 16 µg |
| Folate (B9) | 7 µg |
| Potassium | 147 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg |
| Iron | 0,3 mg |
Indicative figures only; actual values vary by variety, season, and growing conditions.
Seasonal availability
Typical supply for the Strumica region and North Macedonia.
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Spring March – May
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Summer June – August
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Winter December – February
