Cucumber is a type of gourd plant that requires little maintenance and is easy to grow. The stem of the plant is long, and there are two types of cucumbers: greenhouse and outdoor. The greenhouse variety produces long and smooth fruits without needing pollination, making it easier to grow. On the other hand, outdoor cucumbers are shorter and fatter and usually have rough skin or thorns. These cucumbers require pollination, which is done by insects and bees. There are four types of cucumbers: Beit Alpha, Slicer, Dutch, and Baby. Cucumber seeds need a warm planting medium and can take up to a month to grow into seedlings that can be transplanted. The plants can be grown in pots or in soil, and irrigation is necessary for their growth. Overwatering and a lack of irrigation can have negative effects on cucumber growth. Trellising is also used to save space and access the plants. Most of the cucumbers take between 50 to 60 days from seed to harvest.