Cucumber
Year-round
Spain – a leading producer of Cucumber
Spain is one of Europe’s main fresh cucumber suppliers, especially from Almería (greenhouses) and to a lesser extent Granada and Murcia. Main export season September to May, with reduced summer production mostly for domestic/regional supply.
Varieties
( Jan — Dec)
Long/Dutch cucumber
Most important export type, standard for EU supermarkets. Smooth skin, long and straight. Mild flavour, low bitterness, excellent shelf life and transport resistance.
French cucumber
Slightly shorter than Dutch type, crispy texture.
Mini cucumber
Small, seedless or low-seed types. Very crunchy, high sweetness. Premium retail segment.
Harvest season by Variety
Sizes and packaging
