Homemade Pickles Cucumber
Quick grow facts
Sun
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Pot size
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Propagation
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Pests & diseases
There are pest and disease problems that can generally be managed through good cultural practices.
NCSULook out for (Houston)
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What it is
Cucumber is an annual climbing or spreading vine and common vegetable grown for its crisp, green fruit. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, and its native growing region is Himalaya to northern Thailand. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)
NC State ExtensionWhy grow/eat it
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How to use it
Fruits are commonly eaten raw or pickled. Fresh cucumbers last in the fridge for about a week.
NC State ExtensionHarvest in Houston
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Cautions
There are pest and disease problems that can generally be managed through good cultural practices. The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common cucumis diseases as well as a factsheet on common insect pests and other problems.
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