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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
Southern Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Frost Sensitive
About Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
3 ½" x 2 ½" non-bitter cucumbers with yellow skin and white flesh. 'Lemon' cucumber, originally a popular Australian variety, was introduced in the U.S. in 1894. It is great for both slicing and pickling. It has very little cucurbitacin, so it's non-bitter, burpless, and easy to digest.
Planting Cucumber
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
½"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 15 feet of trellised cucumbers. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant every 12" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Cucumbers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 70°–90°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Pick, and pick some more! Overly mature cucumbers on the vine will slow production of new cucumbers. Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit, as stems are fragile. To increase the quality and storage time, once picked, immediately immerse in cold water to disperse "field heat". |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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