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Telegraph Cucumber English Cucumber Cucumis sativus

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Telegraph Cucumber - English Cucumber - Cucumis sativus

Exposure

Sun

Flower Season

Summer

Mature Size

Height: 4" - 6"

Spread: 6' - 8'

Height: 10cm - 15cm

Spread: 1.8m - 2.4m

Proven Selections

4 - 6 Inches
12 - 16 Inches
72 - 96 Inches
10cm - 15cm
30cm - 41cm
1.8m - 2.4m

Features

A crisp, attractive variety of cucumber that is longer than traditional cucumbers.

Characteristics

Plant Type:
Annual

Height Category:
Short

Garden Height:
4 - 6 Inches 10cm - 15cm

Spacing:
12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cm

Spread:
72 - 96 Inches 1.8m - 2.4m

Foliage Colors:
Green

Foliage Shade:
Green

Habit:
Climbing

Container Role:
Spiller

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category:
Easy

Bloom Time:
Summer

Hardiness Zones:
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b

Water Category:
Wet

Uses:
Container

Uses:
Landscape

Uses:
Specimen or Focal Point

Maintenance Notes:

This requires a high amount of watering and you may find it best to use a drip system or soaker hose. Make sure to plant in fertile soil.

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