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Cucumis sativus 'Slice King'

 
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Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis) (Info)
Species: sativus (sa-TEE-vus) (Info)
Cultivar: Slice King
Hybridized by Northrup King

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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:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly

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; sow indoors before last frost
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

Profile:

No positives
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Farmerdill On Jul 26, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

A 1989 predominantly gynoecious hybrid slicer from Northrup King. Resistant to scab, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and cucumber mosaic virus. This is a different cultivar from the one developed by Sakata.



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