Botanical profile
English Cucumber
Latin name
Cucumis sativus 'English'
Type
Climbing annual
Family
Cucurbitaceae
A tall, thin, seedless variety with a smooth, thin skin, often grown in greenhouses. Highly prized for its crisp texture and mild flavor, it is perfect for salads, sandwiches, or simply eaten on its own. It requires warmth, regular watering, and support for climbing, producing well throughout the summer.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Vegetable garden and yield
Companion planting, spacing and harvest
Companion plants
Plants to avoid
Spacing
Harvest period
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