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Cucumis sativus
Chinese Snake Cucumber Seeds produce long, slender cucumbers on warm-season vines. This crop performs best in full sun, fertile soil, and consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.
Direct sow after frost risk has passed or start indoors carefully to avoid disturbing roots. A trellis can help keep long fruit straighter and improve airflow around the vines.
Long, slender cucumber for warm-season gardens.
Trellising can help improve airflow and produce straighter fruit.
Sow Chinese Snake Cucumber in spring to early summer after frost risk has passed at about 1/2-1 in. deep. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, usually 3-10 days under warm conditions.
Grow in full sun and space plants about 12-24 in. apart; provide trellis where possible apart for airflow and harvest access.
Expect maturity in about about 55-75 days, depending on climate and harvest size, with timing varying by weather, soil temperature, and local growing conditions.
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Chinese snake cucumber vines grow vigorously! Extra long cucumbers with crisp tender flesh great stir-fry veggie.
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