Cucumber 'Burpee Hybrid II'

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
9-12 in. (22-30 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
Bright Yellow
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:

Indianapolis, Indiana

Corrales, New Mexico

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Corrales, NM (Zone 7a) | July 2012 | positive

Review positive but I have a question. When the cukes get to the length for picking, they are very thin compared to the cuckes we plante...Read More

C
Indianapolis, IN | June 2006 | positive

The Burpee Hybrid 2 is my choice cucumber because it is extremely prolific. Keeps me in cukes all summer long and I have plenty to give a...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | neutral

A hybrid slicer from Burpee which describes as follows; "55 days. Cool, crisp flesh with great flavor. This cuke¦s resistant to mosaic v...Read More

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