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Name: Cucumber (Cucumis melo, Cucumis hybrids) Variety: (See Below) Family: Curcurbitaceae
Nutrient Richness (of 65): 11 Calories/Cup: 14

Origin: India
Vitamins (highest in) : C, Molybdenum, A
Zones: All Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Regular
Type: Annual Persistence: Tender
Height: to 2 ft Spread: to 1 ft Growth Rate: Fast
Start Seeds: Indoors 4 weeks prior to transplant (March 15) Transplants: April-May (April 15) Begin Harvest: July

Features:

  • Easy to grow

Varieties:

  • 'Armenian' (Cucumis melo)
    • Heirloom
    • Pale green skinless, 12-18 in fruit
    • Always sweet and crispy, even large
    • Close relative of the honeydew melon
    • Thrives in hot weather
    • Strong, long vines good for trellis
  • Sweet Burpless Hybrid (Cucumis hybrid)
    • Mild-flavored 10 in fruit, burpless
    • Can be bitter if picked too soon
    • Outstanding early yields, huge number of female flowers
    • Disease resistant Burpee exclusive
    • 55 days from seed
    • Strong, long vines good for trellis

Considerations:

  • A trellis is a space saving way to grow straight fruits

Kitchen Use:

  • Fresh eating
  • Pickles