Cucumber 'Burpless'

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
9-12 in. (22-30 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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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; 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:

Oceanside, California

Kissimmee, Florida

Saint Cloud, Florida

Hampton, Illinois

Olathe, Kansas

Vanceburg, Kentucky

Valley Lee, Maryland

Howard Lake, Minnesota

Kansas City, Missouri

Durham, North Carolina

Xenia, Ohio

Folsom, Pennsylvania

Chandler, Texas

Freeport, Texas

Palmyra, Virginia

Spokane, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 8a) | October 2022 | positive

Truly burpless. Truly easy to grow, though I lost my first seedling b/c I planted it a couple of weeks too early. Second plant did grea...Read More

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2009 | positive

I love cucumbers but I had almost had to quite eating them the last year or two because they stayed with me all day. I finally discoved t...Read More

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Walkerton, VA (Zone 7a) | January 2006 | positive

Great for growing on a trellis. Lots of fruit with good flavor. Not a good pickler.

G
Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

I like to train these cukes on a trellis from a flower box. It makes a nice screen and provides lots of great cukes for summer dining.

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