Cucumber

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

Cucumis
Cucurbitaceae
Edibles & Herbs
Zone 211

Cucumbers thrive in full sun with consistently moist, well-draining soil and warm temperatures above 60°F. Train vines on a trellis to save space and improve air circulation, and water at the base to prevent foliar disease. Harvest fruits regularly to encourage continued production throughout the growing season.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18

Watering Schedule

Every 3-4 Days • Water Deeply At The Base, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Temperature

50°95°F

Mature Spread

up to 72

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama
Albania
Andaman Is.
Arizona
Arkansas
Assam
Austria
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Caroline Is.
Cayman Is.
China South-Central
China Southeast
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Dominican Republic

Attracts

🐝 Bees
Safety & Use
Toxic to dogs
Toxic to cats
Toxic to horses
🍳 Culinary

Sources

Data: trefle, usda, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 8, 2019 by Gabriella Gabriella (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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