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Cucumber 'Degli Ortolani'

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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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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