Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cucumis sativus Japanese Climbing Climbing Cucumber
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Climbers, Herbs & Vegetables Climbing / Twining, Spreading
Description:
Japanese Climbing Cucumber is an exotic evergreen annual climber with a climbing and spreading habit. It produces yellow flowers. Commonly grown for its edible fruit, it is suited to vertical cultivation on trellises or supports and can also be allowed to spread along the ground. Used in vegetable gardens and productive landscapes. Grows to approx. 2–4m H x 1–2m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained