Cucumber |
Telegraph |
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Scientific Classification |
Genus: | Cucumis |
Species: | Cucumis sativus |
Plant Data |
Min germination temp: | 16°C (61°F) |
Max germination temp: | 41°C (106°F) |
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Germination time: | 8 days |
Time to transplanting: | +35 days |
Time to harvesting: | +60 days |
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Mature height: | 30cm (12in) |
Mature spread: | 240cm (94in) |
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Ideal pH range: | 5.5 - 6.8 |
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Sow depth: | 1cm (½in) |
Sow spacing: | 30cm (12in) |
Sow row spacing: | 30cm (12in) |
Growing plant spacing: | 45cm (18in)* |
Growing row spacing: | 45cm (18in)* |
Fruit size: | 15-17cm (6-7in) |
*Plants should be transplanted into holes 30cm (12in) deep |
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References: | [1][2][3][4] |
Hardiness Zones |
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UK Hardiness Map |
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European Hardiness Map |
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USA Hardiness Map |
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Telegraph cucumbers are the longest and thinnest members of the cucumber family measuring 30-35cm (12-14in) with a "hook" at one end. Dark green in colour, their skin has shallow grooves running parallel from top to bottom. Inside the cucumber, white edible pulp containing small sweet seeds in a gelatinous jelly.[5]
- Main article: Cucumber - Growing
- Full troubles list: Cucurbit troubles
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