Cucumis sativus 'White Wonder'
cucumber 'White Wonder'
A climbing or scrambling annual which reaaches 2m. It has green lobed leaves with a bristly feel and yellow flowers. These develop into cream-white fruit about 20cm long. They are very crunchy and have a slight citrus taste
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | Cream White | |
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Trailing, Climbing
- Genus
Cucumis is a genus of twining plants with tendrils which includes cucumber, melons and gerkins. Around 30 species are native to Africa and 25 to India, Southeast Asia and Australia.
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a warm sheltered spot or under glass, in moist soil with good drainage and full sun. For more advice see cucumber cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Edible fruit
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus
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