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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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  • Cucumber

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Location: my garden in MD
Date: 2023-07-20
Location: my garden in MD
Date: 2023-07-20
You can see the prominent white spines
Location: my garden in MD
Date: 2023-07-20
All female flowers! Immature fruit, blooms, and one nearly ready
Comments:
  • Posted by critterologist (Frederick, MD - Zone 6b) on Jul 23, 2023 11:40 AM concerning plant:
    Parthenocarpic variety that I grew successfully under tulle row cover. White spines. Pick around 5" long. Crisp, good flavor.

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