Cucumber 'Muncher'

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
12-15 in. (30-38 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
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:

Madison, Alabama

Aurora, Missouri

Lima, Ohio

Fort Worth, Texas

Liberty Hill, Texas

Bluefield, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Madison, AL (Zone 7b) | March 2013 | positive

Very productive, even with slug, squash bug and striped cucumber beetle damage. Excellent taste for fresh eating without any bitterness ...Read More

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Lima, OH (Zone 5b) | June 2008 | positive

I grew this last year and they had good flavor, never any bitterness, good texture, and tender skins.

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

A 1973 home garden slicer from Hazera. A 6-7 inch burpless type with resistance to cucumber mosaic virus

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Bee Fly
(Geron dispar)
Red-shouldered Hawk
(Buteo lineatus)