Midi cucumbers are intermediate in size, offering a balance between the larger long cucumbers and smaller mini varieties. They typically measure 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) in length and weigh approximately 150–200 grams (5.3–7.1 oz). While specific yield data for midi cucumbers is limited, they are generally cultivated at plant densities of 1.5 to 2.1 plants per m², similar to other cucumber types, to optimize light penetration and air circulation. Midi cucumbers are well-suited for greenhouse production, benefiting from controlled environments that ensure consistent quality and year-round availability. Their convenient size and tender skin make them appealing for fresh consumption, particularly in salads and as a healthy snack option.
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Nutrient Profile of Greenhouse-Grown Midi Cucumbers
Midi cucumbers offer a balance between size and convenience, grown pesticide-free in greenhouses and harvested for maximum freshness. Their compact size allows for fast, local distribution, maintaining their crisp texture and nutrient content with limited deterioration.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 100g
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Amount Per Serving |
15 |
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| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.6g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars 1.7g | ||
| Protein 0.6g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 16mg | 1% | |
| Iron 0.3mg | 1% | |
| Potassium 147mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A 105 IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin C 2.8mg | 3% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Genetics Varieties & Breeding Companies
Modern greenhouse crops are the result of advanced breeding, combining traits like high yield, pest and disease resistance, uniformity, and quality characteristics such as taste, firmness, and shelf life. Below are top-performing varieties from leading seed suppliers and breeding companies. While traits like Brix and fruit weight vary with climate, substrate, and grower technique, these genetics offer a strong foundation for high-performance greenhouse production. Always consult the supplier when selecting varieties.
Midi Cucumber Varieties
| Variety | Supplier | Fruit Length | Weight | Key Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media RZ | Rijk Zwaan | 23–25 cm | 270g+ / 9.5oz+ | Strong fruit quality, high consistency, suitable for lit cultivation |
| Madisson | Enza | 23–25 cm | 270g+ / 9.5oz+ | Flexible planting, good shelf life, powdery mildew resistance |
| Albatros | Syngenta | 20–22 cm | 240g+ / 8.5oz+ | Short internodes, compact plant, ideal for year-round cycles |
| Treza RZ | Rijk Zwaan | 22 cm | 250g+ / 8.8oz+ | High uniformity, good for high-density production |
| Ezzra | Enza | 24 cm | 265g+ / 9.3oz+ | Strong summer tolerance, good fruit setting under stress |
⚠️ Note: Fruit length and weight vary by climate and management practices. Always select varieties aligned to your crop plan, target market, and available climate systems.
Crop Requirements
Understanding the growing conditions of midi cucumbers is essential to planning a greenhouse that performs. Below you'll find the core climate, lighting, and packaging guidelines for midi cucumbers — based on what works in modern, high-performance GrowPro systems.
Temperature
- Optimal 24-hour average: 24–27°C (75–81°F)
- Minimum temperature: 18°C (64°F)
- Maximum temperature: 30°C (86°F)
- Temperature sensitivity: ●●●●○ (High)
Lighting
- Optimal DLI: 25–30 mol/m²/day
- Light sensitivity: ●●●◐○ (Moderate)
- Supplemental lighting options: LED or HPS top-lighting, sometimes with interlighting (80–200 µmol/m²/s)
Humidity
- Target relative humidity: 65–75%
- Humidity sensitivity: ●●●◐○ (Moderate)
Packaging Options
- To Consumers: Multi-packs in top-seal trays or film
- To Farm Shops: Loose in cardboard trays or sleeves
- To Restaurants: Bulk crates, paper or recyclable packaging
Cultivation Method – Greenhouse-Grown Midi Cucumbers
Midi cucumbers are grown in greenhouses using hydroponic high-wire systems, offering a perfect balance between size, taste, and shelf life. This cultivation method suits continuous harvesting strategies and short crop cycles. Greenhouse-grown midi cucumber cultivation benefits from precise climate control and nutrient delivery, ensuring consistent quality for retail and foodservice markets. See structured data below for growing parameters.
Cultivation Method – Greenhouse-Grown Midi Cucumbers
Midi cucumbers are grown in greenhouses using hydroponic high-wire systems, offering a perfect balance between size, taste, and shelf life. This cultivation method suits continuous harvesting strategies and short crop cycles. Greenhouse-grown midi cucumber cultivation benefits from precise climate control and nutrient delivery, ensuring consistent quality for retail and foodservice markets. See structured data below for growing parameters.
Midi Cucumbers: Standardized Systems with Built-in Support
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Greenhouse Models
All Midi Cucumber crops are supported by GrowPro’s pre-engineered greenhouse models. Whether starting with a compact footprint or scaling toward high-volume production, our Expert and Plus Series offer the structural layout, labor efficiency, and ventilation needed for high-turnover cucumber crops.
Technology ↔ Crop
Midi Cucumbers are grown on high-wire hanging gutter systems — a proven setup for maximizing airflow, light exposure, and continuous fruiting. GrowPro integrates this professional-grade method into modular greenhouses, making it accessible without compromising on crop output or control.
Guided Growing
GrowPro’s Guided Growing program brings together AI insights, grower support, and crop-specific training to help teams run efficient cucumber production — from setup to harvest. Whether you're just getting started or expanding into new regions, we help you grow with confidence.
FAQ: Growing Midi Cucumbers in Greenhouses
Midi cucumbers offer a flexible format for multipacks, fresh retail, and value-added products.
This FAQ section explores the technical and economic aspects of growing midi cucumbers in a commercial greenhouse environment. If you’re comparing formats or optimizing space, these questions help guide the business case.
Midi cucumber yields range from 180–220 fruits/m²/year, depending on pruning strategy and climate stability. That translates to 65–75 tons/ha in optimized systems.
Midi cucumbers typically measure 20–25 cm in length and weigh 200–300 grams—shorter than long types but larger than mini or snack cucumbers.
They are often grown using a single or double-stemmed trellising system, which can be either vertical high-wire or lower trellis, depending on labor capacity and greenhouse height.
Midi cucumbers are planted at 1.8–2.2 plants per m², slightly denser than long cucumbers due to their smaller canopy and fruit load.
You can expect your first harvest in 4–5 weeks, with steady picking every 2–3 days, just like other parthenocarpic (self-pollinating) cucumber types.
Midi cucumbers prefer 20–27°C (68–81°F) with 800–1000 ppm CO₂ and moderate humidity. Consistency is key for straight fruits and clean skins.
They’re used in both. Their size fits retail multipacks, foodservice slicing, and export, making them one of the most flexible formats in greenhouse cucumber production.