Cucumis sativus 'Backyard Pickler' ~ Backyard Pickler Cucumber fall-color ヒメアオキ Aucuba japonica var

ヒメアオキ Aucuba japonica var

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Deep pink buds open to clusters of extremely fragrant tube-like flowers that keep the pink backs with golden yellow faces that fade to cream

forming a dense thicket of branches

The foliage is not as flavorful as the culinary types

Cucumis sativus 'Backyard Pickler' ~ Backyard Pickler Cucumber fall-color ヒメアオキ Aucuba japonica varBackyard Pickler Cucumber is a fast growing, climbing annual with large green leaves that produces fruit ready to harvest in 50 70 days. These long, slender, dark green cucumbers mature at ideal pickling at 4 5 inches, which are crisp and slightly sweet flavor. Plants benefit from support such as a trellis for improved air circulation and straighter fruit. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Intolerant of frost, sow