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Plant Habit: Vine
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Vegetable
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Pollinators: Various insects

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Common names
  • Cucumber

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  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Nov 13, 2012 1:45 PM concerning plant:
    An oldtimer (introduced by D.M. Ferry in 1888). Also knowned as Westerfield Pickling. Have not grown it since the 1940's, but remember it as a prolific of small fruits for whole pickles. Fruit are medium green and will reach 5 x 2 inches. Best at under two inches tho.

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