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| Identification |
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Genus
Cucumis
Species
melo
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Chinese cucumber
Family
CUCURBITACEAE
Specimen number
S11979
Data source
UnVeg p155
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to full shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 29
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to full shade is needed for Cucumis melo to do its best.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has firm crisp flesh, very few seeds and a classic cucumber taste. Cucumis melo is most commonly used pickled or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Climbing
Crop spacing
1'
Row spacing
1'
Cold frame
Planting period
Jun 01 - Aug 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tolerates cold
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
50 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Pickled
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Gourd
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has firm crisp flesh, very few seeds and a classic cucumber taste
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The optimal planting season is from June to August. Provide 1' spacing when grown in quantity. Space rows about 1' apart. It requires warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 50 days. Cucumis melo easily self-sows from last year's seeds.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Cucumis melo is a perennial.
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