Morphological Characterization of Four Varieties of Domesticated Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus L.) In the Rainy Season in Bambey, Senegal

Agriculture plays a central role in Senegal’s economy, contributing to employment, food security, and poverty reduction. Horticultural production, traditionally concentrated in the Niayes region and the Senegal River Valley, is now expanding toward the Groundnut Basin. This study evaluated the vegetative growth of four cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) varieties cultivated in Bambey. The morphological parameters analyzed were leaf production, average plant height, and collar diameter, measured at 30 and 60 days after sowing (DAS). The results showed significant variability among the varieties. At 30 DAS, the F1 Tokyo variety exhibited the highest leaf growth and plant height, while Poinsett had the greatest leaf production at 60 DAS. For collar diameter, Poinsett+ and F1 Nogano showed the highest values at 30 DAS, with F1 Nogano remaining the most vigorous at 60 DAS. These results suggest that the F1 Tokyo and F1 Nogano varieties are well adapted to the agroclimatic conditions of Bambey and show promising potential for improving cucumber production in the region.