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Largest Cucumber Producing State in India:  Cucumber is India's most commonly grown and consumed vegetable, highly loved for its refreshing taste and cooling properties. No salad in India is complete without a cucumber. This green veggie also has many health benefits. People also make cucumber drinks during the summer season to keep themselves refreshed and cool. However, have you ever been curious about which state produces the most cucumbers in India? We have got you covered. Here is a list of the top 10 cucumber-producing states in India, according to Foodprocessingindia.gov.in.

List Of Top 10 Cucumber Producing States In India: 

Sr. No. State Cucumber Production (Metric Tonnes)
1 West Bengal 402,690
2 Haryana 249,164
3 Madhya Pradesh   175,174
4 Andhra Pradesh 110,633
5 Assam 80,446
6 Punjab 70,278
7 Maharashtra 54,737
8 Telangana 52,627
9 Bihar 30,197
10 Tamil Nadu 30,164

  1. West Bengal

West Bengal is the largest producer of cucumber in India. The state is famous for its vast and fertile Gangetic plains, soil and climate, which all are perfect for cultivating cucumbers. The use of greenhouse cultivation has also increased cucumber production.

  1. Haryana

Haryana is the second-largest cucumber-producing state in India, thanks to its irrigated fields and focus on high-yielding varieties. Additionally the state's geopolitical location near large markets guarantees rapid distribution as well as reduced post-harvest losses.

  1. Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is the third largest cucumber producing state, due to its tropical climate and large agricultural areas. Additionally, farmers in the state have adopted new methods to maximise production, and they contribute almost 15% to the total national output.

  1. Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is famous for its innovative agricultural community. The state has seen rapid growth in its cucumber production for domestic consumption and export to surrounding states.

  1. Assam

Assam's tropical climate favours the cultivation of cucumbers. The crop is a lucrative source of income for several small farmers in the state.

  1. Punjab

Punjab's strong agricultural network and effective irrigation systems favour important cucumber production in the North-Indian state.

  1. Maharashtra

Despite water shortages in certain areas, Maharashtra farmers have embraced effective irrigation and agricultural methods to keep it well-positioned as a cucumber producer.

  1. Telangana

The state's climate, soil conditions, and the adoption of modern agricultural practices like polyhouse cultivation all work in the favour of cucumber production in the region. 

  1. Bihar

The state's huge agricultural-labour force and large land mass favour its high cucumber production, along with climate and soil suitability of the area.

  1. Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu makes use of its varied agro-climatic regions to cultivate good-quality cucumbers, along with soil, climate and agricultural techniques, which made cucumber specifically popular in the state.