Cucumber Cucumis sativus

Crisp summer fruits for salads. Outdoor ridge types are tougher; greenhouse types need warmth.

  • Sun: Full sun
  • Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam
  • Watering: High
  • Harvest: Summer
  • Difficulty: Easy

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