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Asian Cucumber 'Yamato'

Cucumissativus

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
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Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Sherilou
Panhandle Gulf Coast, FL (Zone 8b) | December 2012 | neutral

Quote from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange catalog:

Yamato Asian Cucumber: 60 days. An Asian white-spined cucumber simil...Read More

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