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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Cucumis sativus 'Kirby' you will need.
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Cucumis sativus 'Kirby'
Cucumber, Kirby
A fantastic pickling cucumber, producing an abundance of deep green fruit with nice snappy texture. Works just as well in salads too.
- Classic pickling cucumber
- Deep green fruit with snappy texture
- Heavy yields for repeated harvests
- Also tasty fresh in salads and sandwiches
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 48-72 in
- Spread: 36-60 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucumis sativus 'Kirby'
Grow cucumbers in full sun with rich soil and regular water. Trellising improves air flow, saves space, and keeps fruit straighter and cleaner. Pick often while fruits are young to maintain productivity and avoid bitter oversized cucumbers.