The skin contains most of the nutrients. Cucumbers are almost always eaten raw, by themselves, in salads or as a sandwich vegetable. They can be gently steeped in butter, stock or even cream, or cut in half, lengthwise, poached and filled with a savory mixture of rice and herbs. Greenhouse cucumbers can be salted if desired. A greenhouse is designed to control most of the environment surrounding the plants.
Computer controlled variables include the temperature, moisture level and nutrient elements.
Optimization of these variables enhances productivity, flavor and quality. This eliminates the traditional medium, soil. The most commonly used medium is Rockwool, an inert rock based growing medium with excellent water-holding capacity. It helps produce better quality crops with greater efficiency and provides a cleaner working environment. Strips of yellow sticky paper are set out to catch and count the pests, and predators or parasites are released accordingly.