PROXIMATE COMPOSITION AND VITAMIN CONTENT OF CUCUMBER AS INFLUENCED BY VARIETY, FERTILIZER TYPE AND STAKING
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https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2026-1006-5164Keywords:
Neem fertilizer, Crude protein, vitaminsAbstract
Cucumber (Cucumis sativa L.) market commands high price nowadays and the rate of consumption is surging as a result of its hydrating property and nutritional content which are functional in human diets. A field experiment was conducted in the late cropping seasons of 2025 at the The Federal Polythechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State Nigeria (Latitude 60 531N and Longitude 20 581E), to determine the effect of variety, fertilizer and staking on the production of quality nutritional content in cucumbers for consumer’s acceptability. The field was demarcated into 30 plots, and individual plots measured 2mx 2m. The land was bedded up manually at a spacing of 1.0 m apart. The experiment was a 2x3x2 factorial experiment, fitted into Randomized Complete block design. The treatments includes, cucumber varieties (Darina and Nanga), staking (staked and unstaked) and fertilizer type (control, organic (Neem fertilizer) and inorganic fertilizer). Nutrient content varies based on different varieties, fertilizer types and cultural practice staking. Nanga variety was observed to be significantly higher in Fat, Crude fibre and Ash , vitamins A, C, K and B9 relative to Darina while higher Moisture content was observed in Darina relative to Nanga cucumber. Plant treated with Inorganic fertilizer had more crude protein and fat Vit. A, C and K, relative to organic fertilizer. Unstaked fruit was found to be higher in Crude protein, fat and all vitamin components. Nanga variety cultivated with 200kg/ha is recommended for optimum nutrient composition.
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