Cucumber 'Tasty Jade'

Cucumissativus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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; 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:

Sunnyvale, California

Kailua, Hawaii

Kaneohe Station, Hawaii

Maunawili, Hawaii

Brooklyn, New York

Warren, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Warren, PA (Zone 5a) | July 2006 | positive

A family favorite, really adapts well to trellising which is a must in our small, raised bed garden. Crisp, crunchy taste is super. Grown...Read More

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Sunnyvale, CA (Zone 9b) | June 2006 | positive

Slow starting (by 3 weeks) compared to Sweet Success. They had male flowers first and then all female flowers and took off strong. They g...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2004 | neutral

Early (54 day) slender glossy, thin-skinned fruit grows 11-12" long and has a crispy, fresh flavor. The vigorous, high-yielding plants ca...Read More

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