New cucumbers bred for Australian greenhouses
Now, after three years of breeding, a researcher at the University of Sydney is on the verge of releasing new cucumber seeds varieties, bred especially for harsh Australian conditions.
Researcher Dr Nabil Ahmad, who achieved his Masters at the University of Jordan, is a pioneer seed researcher. He says the Lebanese cucumbers are all developed under high-tech greenhouses in the Netherlands, which have controlled lighting, temperature and are protected from European pests or diseases.
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