Cucumber 'Sumter'

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
6-9 in. (15-22 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
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:

Venice, Florida

Charleston, South Carolina

Jonesville, South Carolina

Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Ridgeville, South Carolina

Mesquite, Texas

Quinlan, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) | January 2009 | neutral

This cucumber will grow in my area but I have found others that will produce more. Taste is good and will do well for pickles.

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Keizer, OR (Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

If you like small, prolific cucumbers [I do], this is a good choice. When small, it's vrtually seedless and makes a great cold soup when ...Read More

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

A white spined pickler. Resistant to downy mildew, powdery mildew, anthracnose, angular leaf spot, scab, cucumber mosaic virus, and water...Read More

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