Cucumber Seeds (Malaika)

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We are engaged in offering the cucumber seeds at the wide range to our esteemed clients. This hybrid variety slicing cucumber (Cucumis sativus) f1 got beautiful and attractive light green. The fruit skin is very smooth and the taste is excellent. Malaika has predominantly female flower. It works well in hot and humid conditions. The average fruit size is 22. 5. 5cm x 5cm. And the average weight of 300 grams of fruit. First harvest can be done after 32-35 days of sowing. Malaika is good taste and high yielding variety; tolerant to powdery mildew, downy mildew.

Cucumbers belong to the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and watermelon (family Cucurbitaceae). Like watermelon, cucumbers consist of mostly (95 percent) of water, which means eating a hot summer day can help you stay hydrated. However, there are reasons to eat cucumbers all year. With vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese, cucumbers can help you avoid nutrient deficiencies which are widespread among people eating a typical American diet. In addition, cucumbers contain unique polyphenols and other compounds that can help reduce your risk of chronic disease and many, many more.

There are hundreds of varieties of cucumber, and they come in dozens of colors, but edible types are classified as either slicing or pickling, as the growing guide from Cornell University. slicing cucumbers are grown to be eaten fresh, while pickling cucumbers are planned for the pot of brine. Slicing cucumbers are generally larger and thicker skin than stripping. Cucumbers are naturally low in calories, carbohydrates, sodium, fat and cholesterol, said Megan Ware, a nutritionist dietitian in Orlando, Florida. There are only 16 calories in a cup of cucumber with bark (15 without). You will get about 4 percent of your potassium per day, 3 percent of your daily fiber and 4 percent of your daily vitamin C. They also provide small amounts of vitamin K, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, manganese and vitamin A.

Health Benefits:

Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fixation which seems to play an important role in brain health.

Cucumbers contain lignans called polyphenols (pinoresinol, lariciresinol and secoisolariciresinol), which can help reduce the risk of breast, uterine, ovarian and prostate.

Cucumbers can contribute to the response "cool" inflammation in your body, and animal studies suggest that the cucumber extract helps reduce unwanted inflammation, partly by inhibiting the activity of pro-inflammatory enzymes.

Cucumbers contain many antioxidants, including the well-known vitamin C and beta-carotene.

Place a slice of cucumber on the roof of your mouth can help rid your mouth of bacteria responsible for bad odors.

Cucumbers contain several B vitamins, including vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B7 (biotin). B vitamins are known to help relieve feelings of anxiety and buffer some of the damaging effects of stress.

Cucumbers are rich in two of the most basic elements needed for healthy digestion: water and fiber.

Cucumbers are very low in calories, but they make a filling snack (a cup of sliced ​​cucumber contains only 16 calories).

Cucumbers contain potassium, which is associated with lower levels of blood pressure. A good balance of potassium in and out of your cells is crucial for your body to function properly.