as a member of Cucurbitaceae Family cucumbers are cultivated vegetables with
clutching character. Cucumbers are annual plants. Being plants of humid soil, the
roots of cucumbers are close to the surface growing deep into 20-25 cm. as they are
cultivated by being hung in greenhouses, pruning is conducted in order to provide
better light exposure. Therefore, cucumber plants which are cultivated by being hung
grow up to 2 meters. Cucumbers which can be used in many different ways for the table
play a highly significant role in human diet thanks to the vitamins and other
nutrients they contain.

Cucumbers are diuretic and can clean the blood. Smoothing the intestines they can
treat constipation. Cucumbers are good for hemorrhoid. Not only can they stop thirst,
but cucumbers can also ease the nerves. Treating the fatigue, these vegetables can
ease the pain of rheumatism. Cucumbers are also good for insomnia. Decreasing the
level of cholesterol, cucumbers protect the body against cardiac and vascular
diseases. They also promote the resistance of the body against infections. Moreover,
cucumbers are good for kidney diseases, enteritis and gout. Cucumbers also help sweat
glands to function in a healthy way.