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Cucumber 'Ashley'

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
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

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GardenPayshents
Eau Claire, WI | September 2019 | neutral

Ashley cucumber to me at a young stage tastes a little sweeter, but less cucumber flavor than "Straight Eight's." At the larger stage Ash...Read More

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2004 | positive

Ashley is a very nice slicer but not quite as productive as Straight Eight which has replaced it in my plantings

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