Cucumber 'Boothby's Blonde'

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
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
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; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Denver, Colorado

Westbrook, Connecticut

Jacksonville, Illinois

New Bloomfield, Missouri

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Westbrook, CT (Zone 6a) | January 2011 | positive

Convenient slicing size, thin skin, grew well even in a partly shaded area.

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

Have seeds but not grown it yet. This is what SSE says about it: "An heirloom variety from the Boothby family of Livermore, Maine where i...Read More

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New Bloomfield, MO | July 2006 | positive

We were surprised by this old Maine heirloom. Excellent flavor and fragrance. High yield and tolerance to heat. Pick when 3-4" long.

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | January 2006 | neutral

This is an old heirloom variety from the Boothby family of Livermore, ME. No need to peel these light skinned fruits. They are heavy prod...Read More

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Stormstown, PA (Zone 6a) | March 2003 | positive

We were very pleased with the cukes we harvested. They are a creamy yellow with black spines and run about 6" long. They have a very nice...Read More

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