Cucumis sativus 'Orient Express Hybrid'

Cucumber

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Common Name:

Cucumber

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

15°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Orient Express Hybrid') - Description

At long last a burpless Oriental type that's thin skinned, tender and mild. 'Orient Express' features high-yielding vines that produce crunchy fruits 12-14" long and 1-1/2" in diameter with delicate cuke flavor. Plant these in full sun with a trellis (to allow best shape for the fruits) and they will be 'expressed' straight to your kitchen in around 65 days.

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Orient Express Hybrid') - Planting

Plant seeds in a sunny spot one or two weeks after the last frost date.

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Orient Express Hybrid') - 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.