Overview
Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR is a trailing, climbing annual biennial in the genus Cucumis, part of the Cucurbitaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1C. Suggested uses include edible fruit and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR is a cultivar of the Cucumis genus, which includes climbing plants such as cucumbers, melons, and gherkins. This annual or biennial plant has a trailing, climbing habit with deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil, tolerating a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for growing in conservatories or greenhouses, 'Rijana' produces edible fruit during the spring and summer seasons and is hardy to UK zone H1C.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cucumis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1C
Plant details
Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Trailing, Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Edible fruit, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR?
Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR need?
Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR hardy in the UK?
Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Cucumis sativus 'Rijana'PBR?
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds.
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