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Cucumber 'Metki White Serpent'

Cucumismelo var. flexuosus

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Cucumis melo var. flexuosus by Xenomorf
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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2004 | neutral

A long (30 x 2.5 inch) white snake cucumber. (70 day) An Armenian type (white version of Mekty Green).

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