Cucumber Plant || Cucumis Sativus || شجرة الخيار || Easy-to-Grow, Nutritious Vegetable Plant UAE & KSA

The Cucumber Plant (Cucumis sativus) شجرة الخيار is a widely cultivated, high-value vegetable crop from the Gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). This prolific vine produces long, cylindrical fruits with tapered ends, which can grow up to 62 cm in length and 10 cm in diameter. Cucumber plants are incredibly easy to grow, making them an excellent choice for home gardens in the UAE & KSA.

Native to Southern Asia, cucumbers are now widely enjoyed for their crisp texture and refreshing taste. Cucumis sativus is rich in water, low in calories, fat, and cholesterol, making it a popular choice for health enthusiasts. These fruits are not only a delicious addition to meals but also offer numerous health benefits, including hydration, antioxidant properties, and lowering blood sugar levels. Additionally, cucumber extract is known to treat damaged skin, providing a smoother, softer appearance.

🌿 Why Choose the Cucumber Plant?
✅ Fast-growing, easy-to-care-for vegetable plant for your garden or patio
✅ Nutrient-rich fruit that promotes hydration and skin health
✅ Low-calorie, fat, and cholesterol-free, ideal for health-conscious individuals
✅ Pet-friendly – none of its parts are toxic
✅ Delivered healthy with premium soil & safe arrival guarantee

🌍 Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus

• Common Name: Cucumber, شجرة الخيار

• Family: Cucurbitaceae

• Origin: Southern Asia

• Height: Vines can spread up to 2-3 meters (Max length)

• Sunlight Needs: Full sunlight (minimum 6 hours per day)

• Water Requirement: High (abundant watering during summer)

• Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Fruit: Elongated, cylindrical fruits up to 62 cm long

• Fragrance: No

🌱 Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny section of your garden with moist, fertile soil

• Water abundantly in summer, gradually reducing in winter or rainy seasons

• Fertilize with a mix rich in phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen

• Ideal soil temperature for growth: 22–29°C

• Ensure the plant has enough space to spread and climb

🌴 What You’ll Receive:

• A healthy live Cucumber Plant (Cucumis sativus) in a nursery pot

• Safe arrival guarantee from Plantroops Middle East

• Expert care guide for successful growth