Cucumbers in greenhouses

Four types, from foodservice to snacking

GrowPro greenhouses support the full range of greenhouse cucumbers on high-wire hydroponic systems:

• Long (English) cucumbers — the classic supermarket cucumber and the volume workhorse of the category, with the highest yield per m² of the four types.
• Midi cucumbers — a versatile mid-size for retail and foodservice, balancing volume with convenient packaging formats.
• Mini cucumbers — crisp single-serve size for lunchboxes and fresh-cut programs, sold at a premium per kilo.
• Snack cucumbers — the smallest format and the strongest margin position, competing in the snacking category alongside cherry tomatoes.

Indicative yields

Derived from GrowPro model yield data (hydroponic cultivation; second figure with growlights):

Actual results depend on climate, variety and cultivation strategy.

Nutritional value (per 100 g)

Light, hydrating and consistent — greenhouse cultivation keeps cucumber quality stable across every cycle. Indicative values per 100 g:

Greenhouse configuration

Cucumbers reward generous light and stable humidity: high-wire training keeps fruit straight and clean, and consistent irrigation and fertigation drives the fast cycling that makes the crop profitable. The Expert series handles cucumber production up to 2 acres; the Plus series adds the air volume and optional HortiCoolers that keep summer production stable in warmer climates. Labor is moderate, with frequent harvesting through each cycle.