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Climbing Cucumber

Cucumis sativus Climbing, Cucurbitaceae

Zones
4a–11b
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Malabar SpinachBasella alba
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Crimson CloverTrifolium incarnatum
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
One-Row WatercressNasturtium microphyllum
Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Antagonistic Plants

Armenian CucumberCucumis melo var. flexuosus

Armenian cucumber and climbing cucumber compete for vertical space and produce compounds that can inhibit each other

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Climbing Cucumber grow in?

Climbing Cucumber grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Climbing Cucumber?

Good companions for Climbing Cucumber include Malabar Spinach, Crimson Clover, One-Row Watercress.

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