Goliath Slicing Cucumber Cucumis
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10 - 12 Inches10 - 12 Inches36 - 48 Inches25cm - 30cm25cm - 30cm91cm - 1.2m
Features
This gynoecious, American slicer cucumber (produces only female flowers) is a strong producer, yielding plentiful fruit with smooth, dark green skin that doesn’t turn bitter like some cucumbers as they mature. The picture perfect cucumbers are straight and uniform, and delicious sliced for salads and snacking. It is easy to be successful growing Goliath cucumbers due to their good disease resistance and strong performance in a range of climates.
EdibleCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:10 - 12 Inches 25cm - 30cmSpacing:10 - 12 Inches 25cm - 30cmSpread:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mFlower Colors:YellowFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:dark greenHabit:Climbing/TrailingContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:ConsistentSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilUses:Edible FruitMaintenance Notes:Cucumbers thrive on consistent moisture, full sun, and regular harvesting. Water plants at the base deeply, aiming for at least an inch per week, to prevent bitter, deformed fruit.
