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The cucumber (Cucumis sativus, Cucurbitaceae) is used for fresh fruits as well as preserved, canned (pickled, sliced) produce. The creeping vines of cultivars for the fresh market (cucumber) are typically grown in greenhouses on supporting trellises wheras those for the processing industry (gherkins) are cultivated in the open field. We provide information about the numerous aspects of production of cucumber including cultivation, pests and diseases, harvest, postharvest and storage.