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Cucumissativus

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
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Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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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
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