Cucumber, pickling 'Puccini'

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)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
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:

Lewisville, Minnesota

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Lewisville, MN (Zone 4a) | November 2020 | positive

I have grown this cucumber for 3 or 4 years now. We sell pickling cucumbers at our farmers market. It is very productive, pick at least 3...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2010 | neutral

A 53 day parthenocarpic hybrid. Must be isolated.

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