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Cucumber

Scientific name	Trichosanthes cucumerina
Common name	Cucumber
Type	Vegetables
Variety	N/A
USDA Zone hardiness	4a - 11+
Exposure	Full sun
Height	6 to 10'
Spread	6 to 10'

The cucumber is a tender, warm-season vegetable that produces well when protected from frost. New dwarf varieties on the market allow cucumbers to be grown in small garden plots. Plant after the soil has warmed in the spring, warm soil is necessary for the seeds to germinate. With adequate soil moisture, cucumbers thrive in warm summer weather. A second planting may be an option in warmer zones. Native to Zones 14-15