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 |
Posted by TBGDN (Indiana - Zone 5a) on Jul 31, 2014 11:18 AM I always like planting four or five varieties of cucumbers for summer use. This year I chose Straight Eight, Early Fortune, Muncher, and Homemade Pickles. Two or three hills of each produce more than we can possibly use, so we share them with neighbors. We also donate many to a local food charity in this county. Extra rainfall in June gave us lush, healthy vines with plenty of fruits. [ Reply to this comment | |
Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on May 22, 2013 10:28 PM "The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other supporting frames, wrapping around supports with thin, spiraling tendrils. The plant has large leaves that form a canopy over the fruit. The fruit of the cucumber is roughly cylindrical, elongated with tapered ends, and may be as large as 24 inch long and 3.9 inch in diameter. Having an enclosed seed and developing from a flower, botanically speaking, cucumbers are classified as accessory fruits. Much like tomatoes and squash they are often also perceived, prepared and eaten as vegetables. Cucumbers are usually more than 90% water. [ Reply to this comment | |
Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Sep 8, 2013 11:49 AM I have been growing cucumbers in my Long Island garden for more years than I care to admit. I eat them in the summer when I have my own, but I do not care for supermarket cucumbers, so I never buy them. A favorite light lunch or snack is a nice bowl of cucumber and tomato salad. [ Reply to this comment | |
Kristine1212 | On March 24, 2018 | Seeds sown |
3AmigosGarden | On September 1, 2017 | Seeds sown |
3AmigosGarden | On August 30, 2017 | Obtained plant Pima County Seed Library |
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