The major production areas for fresh-market and pickling types of cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) in California are San Joaquin, San Diego, Ventura, San Benito, and Riverside Counties. In the nationwide market, California ranks second in fresh-market (slicing) cucumber production and fifth in pickling cucumber production. This fact sheet addresses soil requirements, cultural practices, pest control, with a limited discussion on marketing.
Organization |
University of California Cooperative Extension |
Publisher |
University of California |
Published |
2002 |
Material Type |
Written Material |