Cucumber 'Shintokiwa'

Cucumissativus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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
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
Regional

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