Cucumber 'Miniature White'

Cucumissativus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grayslake, Illinois

Carmel, New York

Canton, Ohio

Painesville, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
Atlanta, GA | August 2015 | positive

Atlanta, GA, Zone 7a
I grew 2 of these in a 12" x 15" plastic pot, and they were great. Picked my first cucumbers from the pot in...Read More

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Williamsburg, OH | March 2010 | positive

This was THE best cucumber! Everyone I gave these to couldnt believe how sweet and delicious!!! I will have these for years to come, bett...Read More

G
Grayslake, IL (Zone 5a) | September 2009 | positive

Great little cukes, no bitterness, thin tender skin. Even when left on the plant until they're a little yellow on the ends they have sma...Read More

Z
Painesville, OH (Zone 5b) | April 2008 | positive

I grow this every year! The taste is great, and it's looks cool too!

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | neutral

48 days. High yields of small white cucumbers and it has no bitterness which is typical of most white cucumbers.

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