Category Archives: Cucumber

Cucumber

Cucumbers are by far the most popular type of vegetable grown in home gardens. A tropical vegetable, cucumbers thrive when the weather is hot and the water is plentiful. In addition, they are the perfect summer vegetable, adding a crisp fresh taste to salads and summer drinks. It's easy to grow your own cucumbers from seed, and growing them yourself always seems to make them taste better. So, learn expert tips for growing cucumbers in your vegetable garden.

Common name: Cucumber, gherkin
Botanical name: Cucumis sativus
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Plant type: Annual
Bloom time: Seasonal
Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil type: Rich, well-draining
Bloom time: Seasonal
Hardiness zones: 4 to 11 (USDA)
Native areas: Asia

Types of Cucumber
Cornichon Cucumbers

Cornichon Cucumbers

Gherkin Cucumbers

Gherkin Cucumbers

Korean Cucumbers

Korean Cucumbers

Chinese Cucumbers

Chinese Cucumbers

Hime Cucumber

Hime Cucumbers

Persian Cucumbers

Persian Cucumbers

Diva Cucumbers

Diva Cucumbers

Cucumbers Common

Cucumbers Common

Blonde Cucumbers

Blonde Cucumbers

Salt and Pepper Cucumbers

White Japanese Cucumbers

White Japanese Cucumbers

Chinese Yellow Cucumbers

Chinese Yellow Cucumbers

Barattiere Cucumbers

Barattiere Cucumbers

Lemon Cucumbers

Lemon Cucumbers

Crystal Apple Cucumbers

Crystal Apple Cucumbers

Cantaloupe Cucumbers

Cantaloupe Cucumbers

Cucumbers Armenian Green

Cucumbers Armenian Green

Armenian Cucumber

Armenian Striped Cucumbers