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Cucumber 'Longfellow'

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
Gold (yellow-orange)
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

Unknown - Tell us

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; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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

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

Miami, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

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melody
Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | January 2006 | neutral

Preferred by market growers because of the long, straight , uniform fruits. Fruits are 12' to 14" long and 2 1/2" in diameter.

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aries44
Miami, FL (Zone 10b) | August 2005 | negative

Did not do well in my garden. Produced no fruit. Perhaps not suited for S. Fla

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

This is a 1927 variety. It is a long green cucumber, longer than modern slicers. It grows ok, but the newer varieties far surpass it in y...Read More

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