Cucumber 'Picklebush'

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
6-9 in. (15-22 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
Blooms repeatedly
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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Alexandria, Louisiana

Oxford, Maine

Wakefield, Rhode Island

Bremerton, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Wakefield, RI | March 2015 | positive

I grew this cuke last year (2014) and had very good luck. I could not believe how many cucumbers were produced on such a small plant. I ...Read More

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

A 1986 hybrid picklre. 52 days. Unbelievably compact vines get only 2' long. White-spined fruits have classic pickle look, deep green wit...Read More

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