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Cucumber
Telegraph
Scientific Classification
Genus: Cucumis
Species: Cucumis sativus
Plant Data
Min germination temp: 16°C (61°F)
Max germination temp: 41°C (106°F)
Germination time: 8 days
Time to transplanting: +35 days
Time to harvesting: +60 days
Mature height: 30cm (12in)
Mature spread: 240cm (94in)
Ideal pH range: 5.5 - 6.8
Sow depth: 1cm (½in)
Sow spacing: 30cm (12in)
Sow row spacing: 30cm (12in)
Growing plant spacing: 45cm (18in)*
Growing row spacing: 45cm (18in)*
Fruit size: 15-17cm (6-7in)
*Plants should be transplanted into holes 30cm (12in) deep
References: [1][2][3][4]
Hardiness Zones
Ideal Hardiness Zones
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Telegraph cucumbers are the longest and thinnest members of the cucumber family measuring 30-35cm (12-14in) with a "hook" at one end. Dark green in colour, their skin has shallow grooves running parallel from top to bottom. Inside the cucumber, white edible pulp containing small sweet seeds in a gelatinous jelly.[5]

Growing[]

Main article: Cucumber - Growing

Troubles[]

Full troubles list: Cucurbit troubles

References[]

  1. ↑ Cucumber 'English Telegraph'. myfolia. Retrieved: 2010-08-26.
  2. ↑ Hessayon, D.G. (2009). The Vegetable & Herb Expert. Transworld Publishers, London. p. 51-52. ISBN 9780903505468
  3. ↑ PlantFiles: Cucumber - Cucumis sativus 'Passandra'. Dave's Garden. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.
  4. ↑ Cucumber Passandra F1 Organically sourced. MoreVeg.co.uk. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.
  5. ↑ Cucumber - Telegraph. Perfection Fresh. Retrieved: 2010-09-26.
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