Cucumber 'Salt and Pepper'
Salt and Pepper is part of the Cucumis genus and is a Cucumber variety. Its scientific name is Cucumis sativus 'Salt and Pepper'.
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white-skinned pickling cucumber with powdery mildew resistance.
Similar in size, 3-5", to Miniature White – which it replaced – and Boothby’s Blonde, but with improved flavor and disease resistance. Black spines. Bred by Jason Cavatorta and Molly Jahn, Cornell University. 2011 Green Thumb Award Winner.
Resistant to Angular Leaf Spot and Powdery MildewThis variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Salt and Pepper normally reaches to a mature height of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). This variety tends to bloom in late spring.
India is believed to be where Salt and Pepper originates from.
Salt and Pepper Cucumber needs a moderate amount of maintenance, so some level of previous experience comes in handy when growing this plant. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests.
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How to grow Cucumber 'Salt and Pepper'
Growing Salt and Pepper from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Salt and Pepper about 14 days after your last frost date.
Transplanting Salt and Pepper
Harvesting Salt and Pepper
Cucumber 'Salt and Pepper' information
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