Cucumber
Cucumissativus 'Armstrong Early Cluster'

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species: sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Cultivar: Armstrong Early Cluster

Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored