Cucumber, Cucumis sativus ‘Hmong Red’
Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis) (Info)
Species: sativus (sa-TEE-vus) (Info)
Cultivar: Hmong Red
Category:
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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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