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Cucumis sativus 'Socrates' (Cucumber 'Socrates')

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant in deep, fertile, sandy soil. Not hardy so site in a sheltered, sunny position. If started under cover, plant out once danger of frost is past. Disturb the roots as little as possible.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads, Greenhouse

UK hardiness

H1c

USDA zones

Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H2, H1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Trailing

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Train the main stem up a wire or cane. Pinch out the growing tip after 7 true leaves have developed. Pinch out sideshoots when they reach 60cm long. Fertilisation is essential, so never remove the male flowers. Harvest in approx. 52 days.

Propagation methods

Seed

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Cucumis

Companion plants (0)

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