Cucumber, Pickling 'Vertina'

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
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
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; sow indoors before last frost
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:

Rockville, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Rockville, MD | April 2009 | positive

I grew several varieties of cucumbers at home near bay window this winter (they were all varieties which don't require pollination). 'Ver...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

Early, European-style pickling cucumber. High-yielding, very dark green fruits with good flavor. Black spines. Two days later than Amour,...Read More

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