Cucumber, commonly known as Garden Cucumber, is a warm-season vegetable plant cultivated for its elongated fruits and vigorous vine growth. The plant produces trailing or climbing stems with large green leaves and yellow flowers that develop into cucumbers during the growing season. Cucumbers grow best in warm temperatures with full sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil. They are commonly planted in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and trellised garden spaces where the vines can spread and produce fruits throughout the warm growing period.
Features
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Warm-season vegetable plant producing elongated fruits
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Vigorous vine growth suitable for trellises or ground spreading
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Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and container planting
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Produces yellow flowers that develop into cucumbers
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Adapted to warm growing environments with full sunlight
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus
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Common Name (US): Garden Cucumber
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Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seeds
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Growth Habit: Trailing or climbing annual vine
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USDA Zones: 4 to 11
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Planting Season: Spring after last frost
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Growing Season: Late spring through summer
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Sowing Season:
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Zones 4 to 7: April to June
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Zones 8 to 11: March to May
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Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 22 to 30 C in moist, well-drained soil
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained sandy or loamy soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate watering to keep soil evenly moist during growth
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Mature Plant Size: 12 to 24 inches height; vines spread 4 to 6 feet
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Plant Spacing: 18 to 24 inches between plants