Cucumber, Pickling 'Gurney's Burpless Hybrid'

Cucumissativus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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, Illinois

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Madison, IL (Zone 6b) | March 2007 | positive

This was sent to me as a substitute for County Fair. At first I was disappointed since Co. Fair is the only bacterial wilt resistant cuk...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

A 55 day hybrid which is mild, never bitter, and easy to digest. Resists scab, leaf spot, mosaic virus, mildew, and anthracnose.

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