After Tomatoes, cucumbers are the main and most popular salad vegetables grown in Belgium (production has doubled in the past 5 years). There has been an explosive increase in growth and export of cucumbers in recent years.
Like tomatoes, cucumbers are mainly cultivated by family enterprises who work according to ecologically controlled growing methods.
Supply
Supply of cucumbers during the year
Criteria
Straightness
Colour (dark green)
Freshness and firmness
Storage Hints
Store in a cool place (not in direct sunlight!)
Prevent drying: keep container closed and chilled and handle product as little as possible
Do not store adjecant to ripe apples or tropical fruits which give off ethylene
After Tomatoes, cucumbers are the main and most popular salad vegetables grown in Belgium (production has doubled in the past 5 years). There has been an explosive increase in growth and export of cucumbers in recent years.
