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Florida Cucumbers

The cucumber, native to India, is believed by many to be one of the oldest vegetables. It was specifically mentioned in the Bible and was grown widely during the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius (AD 14-37). Cucumbers are also one of Florida’s oldest crops, known to be grown by the Indians in the mid 1500’s. Production in Palm Beach County commonly occurs as a second, or double, crop, usually following tomatoes or bell peppers. Growers are able to utilize the already formed elevated beds as well as the plastic mulch laid at the beginning of the growing season.


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  • Cucumbers: Production and Value
  • Crops
  • Palm Beach County/UF-IFAS Extension Vegetable Program