Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

annual2×1.5 mzone 7–13full sun🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Cucurbitaceae
Habit: annual
Height: 2 m
Spread: 1.5 m
Growth: fast
Lifespan: 1 year
First yield: after 1 year
Hardiness: zone 7–13
Shade tolerance: full sun
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very wet
pH: 5.6 – 7.6

Uses

Edible9 of 10

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Origin & habitat

Possibly originates from East India, but its original habitat is unclear.

In a truly extreme situation, this is not known.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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