Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis) (Info)
Species: sativus (sa-TEE-vus) (Info)
Cultivar: Longfellow
Additional cultivar information: (aka Cliffwood Longfellow, Fairfield Giant, New Longfellow, Penny Pack Valley, The Longfellow)
Hybridized by Jerome B. Rice Seed Co. (Cambridge, NY); Year of Registration or Introduction: 1927
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Category:
Vegetables
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Seed Type:
Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bloom Time:
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:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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