Chaperon cucumber
Cucumis sativus 'Chaperon (F1)'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Climbing
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Chaperon' cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Chaperon') is a climbing vegetable for the food garden, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It grows at a rapid rate and blooms from early to late summer. The flowers attract bees, and the fruit is ready in 52 days.
Pairs well with Tiny Tim tomato, Persian basil, and Nigra hollyhock.