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Growing Cucumbers In Protected Cultivation In Western Australia, John Burt Jan 2007

Growing Cucumbers In Protected Cultivation In Western Australia, John Burt

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There are over 20 growers who produce cucumbers under protected cultivation in Western Australia, ranging from Manjimup in the South-West to Geraldton and Carnarvon. They mainly grow these crops hydroponically in greenhouses. There is also some production under shadecloth and some crops are grown in soil. There are two types of cucumbers grown under protected cultivation. The Continental or burpless cucumber is the main type of cucumber and has long fruit, whereas the Lebanese (mini) cucumber has shorter fruit. Compared with field cucumbers, these two types are seedless and do not require pollination to produce fruits. To ensure they are …


Field Techniques Manual, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia Jan 1981

Field Techniques Manual, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia

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Contents : Vol. 1. Crop and pasture research--Vol. 2. Animal production--Vol. 3. Horticulture--Vol. 4. Management of natural resources.