Cucumis sativus
Cucumber
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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) - Description
The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. It is a creeping vine which bears cylindrical edible fruit when ripe. There are three main varieties of cucumber: "slicing", "pickling", and "burpless". Within these varieties, several different cultivars have emerged. The cucumber is originally from the Southern Asia but is now grown on most continents. Many different varieties are traded on the global market.
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) - Planting
Plant seeds in a sunny spot one or two weeks after the last frost date.
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) - Soil and irrigation
Keep the soil moist by watering about 1" once every week. Do not water the crown of the plant, it can damage the roots.
