Cucumis sativus 'Sweet Burpless' (Cucumber 'Sweet Burpless') is a classic vining cucumber selected for smooth, mild-tasting fruit. In warm weather it grows quickly, sending out climbing stems and tendrils that are easy to train on a fence or trellis for cleaner fruit and simpler harvest.

Give your plants full sun and a fertile, well-drained bed with steady moisture. Start from seed after frost when soil has warmed, or transplant carefully to avoid root disturbance. Mulch lightly once the ground is warm to help keep moisture even and reduce soil splash on leaves.

As vines grow, guide them onto support and keep the root zone evenly watered, especially during flowering and fruit fill. Harvest often for best texture and flavor; frequent picking encourages continued production. If fruits are allowed to overmature, the plant will slow down and focus on seed.

Mature vines can reach about 36-48 inches tall when trained, with an overall spread around 60-72 inches. Space plants to allow airflow, and keep leaves dry when possible to reduce common cucumber issues during humid periods.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-11 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun
• Mature prostrate height: 36-48"
• Spread: 60-72"
• Climbs: Yes
• Edible: Yes
• Vine: Yes

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