Dragon's Egg Cucumber

is Cucumis sativus 'Dragon's Egg'. 'Dragon's Egg' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

Interesting cream-colored fruit are about the size and shape of a large egg.
Mild, bitter-free and sweet-tasting, this little cucumber has very good yield potential.
This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Dragon's Egg normally reaches to a mature height of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). This variety tends to bloom in late spring.

Croatia is believed to be where Dragon's Egg originates from.

Dragon's Egg Cucumber needs a moderate amount of maintenance, so some level of previous experience comes in handy when growing this plant. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Dragon's Egg is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Dragon's Egg are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Dragon's Egg tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.5 and 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.