It is grown in temperate climates, although it is perfectly resistant to cold. Its season starts in April and lasts until September.

It has a high content of water and fffiber and few calories; it is also rich in vitamin A and contains carbohydrates, vitamins C, B1, B2, E, minerals such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron and sulfur; as well as pectins, fructose, niacin, thianine and riboflavin. It is beneficial to health as it improves intestinal transit, prevents constipation, anemia, diarrhea, relieves coughs, bronchitis and its detoxifying power fights obesity, skin problems, gout, arthritis, rheumatism and facilitates digestion