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Cucumis sativus 'Salt & Pepper'
Cucumber, Salt & Pepper
Crunchy, sweet, and creamy, with a huge yield of creamy white Kirby type cucumbers. Great taste, excellent for pickling and good disease resistance. Salt & Pepper is named for the miniature black spines that dot the white & pale lemon fruits.
- Creamy white fruits with black spines
- Sweet crunchy texture and big yields
- Kirby type good for pickling
- Also attractive sliced fresh on summer platters
- 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 'Salt & Pepper'
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.