Cucumbers are a vining plant with yellow flowers and slightly prickly stems. There are many varieties which produce cucumbers of different sizes and shapes.
Latin Name
Cucumis sativus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type of Plant
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 1.5'
Max Spread: 8'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Colors
Native Range
South Asia
History
John Custis sent cucumber seeds to Peter Collinson in 1738.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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