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Cucumis sativus 'Snow's Fancy Pickling'

 
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Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis) (Info)
Species: sativus (sa-TEE-vus) (Info)
Cultivar: Snow's Fancy Pickling

Category:
Vegetables

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Seed Type:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Ferment seeds before storing

By melody
Thumbnail #1 of Cucumis sativus by melody

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating Author Comment
Neutral berrygirl On Feb 27, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

Slender fruits are 5-6" long and 1 1/2" in diameter.

Positive melody On Apr 16, 2004, melody from Benton, KY
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Great producer. Makes wonderful pickles and is tasty for fresh eating. (Some folks will prefer to peel first)

Very prolific in West KY. This is an old Open Pollinated cultivar developed by the Snow Pickle Company.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Benton, Kentucky



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