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Painted Serpent Cucumber — Cucumbers

65-75days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Plant 1 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, deep watering
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 36-48 inches
Height: 6-9 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Alternating light and dark green stripes
Size: 15-20 inches long, 2-3 inches diameter
Shape: Long, curved, serpentine
Flavour: Very sweet, crisp, mild with no bitterness

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, Mediterranean dishes, decorative garnish

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt
Resistance: Good heat tolerance and moderate disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	May – June	July	July – August	September
3	May	June – July	June – August	September – October
4	April – May	June	June – July	September – October
5	April	May – June	May – July	August – October
6	April	May – June	May – July	August – September
7	March – April	May	May – June	July – September
8	March	April – May	April – June	July – August
9	February	March – April	March – May	June – July
10	January – February	March	March – April	May – July
11	January	February	February – March	April – June
12	January	February	February – March	April – June
13	January	February	February – March	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

RadishesRepel cucumber beetles and squash bugs while improving soil structure

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, repel squash bugs

MarigoldsDeter nematodes, aphids, and cucumber beetles with strong scent

Bush BeansFix nitrogen in soil and provide ground cover without competing for space

CornProvides natural trellis support and shade while cucumbers suppress corn pests

SunflowersAttract beneficial insects and provide vertical growing support

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests

LettuceBenefits from cucumber's shade while maximizing garden space efficiency

Avoid

Aromatic HerbsStrong herbs like sage and rosemary can inhibit cucumber growth and flavor

PotatoesCompete for nutrients and space, may increase disease susceptibility

MelonsCross-pollination can affect fruit quality and they compete for identical resources

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 10
Protein (g): 0.59
Fat (g): 0.16
Carbohydrate (g): 2.16
Fibre (g): 0.7
Sugars (g): 1.38
Vitamin A (µg): 4
Vitamin C (mg): 3.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.03
Vitamin K (µg): 7.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.051
Folate (µg): 14
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.22
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 21
Potassium (mg): 136
Zinc (mg): 0.17
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the cucumbers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Painted Serpent Cucumber?

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