Cucumbers

55 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. A & C Pickling Cucumber. The plant produces high yields of 8 to 10" long dark green cucumbers. The cucumbers hold their dark color for a long time. Excellent pickling variety. It is best when picked when 4 to 6" long. An heirloom variety was introduced in 1928 by Abbott & Cobb of Philadelphia, USA. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

60 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Addis Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 5 to 7" long dark green cucumbers. It is a popular pickling cucumber variety often praised as a reliable workhorse variety for home gardens and small farms due to its productivity and versatility. A great pickling and slicing cucumber. It does well everywhere, especially in the Pacific Northwest. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. It was developed in 1976 by R. L. Lower of North Carolina State University. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 182005. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, ALS, DM, PM.

65 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Armenian Metki Dark Green Cucumber. The plant produces good yields of 18 to 36" long dark green cucumbers. It is bitter-free, very mild, tasty, and crisp. It is an excellent slicer and perfect for salads and gourmet dishes. Best when harvested when 12" long. A great selling item at farmers' markets. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety was introduced into Italy from Armenia in the 1400s.

65 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Armenian Striped Cucumber. The plant produces good yields of 18 to 36" long pale green striped cucumbers. Cucumbers are very delicious, mild, bitter-free, and crisp. A great slicer, and perfect for salads and gourmet dishes. Best when harvested when 8 to 12" long. Grow on a trellis for straight cucumbers. Also known as Painted Serpente Cucumbers. A great selling item at farmers' markets. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom from Armenia.

65 days. Cucumis melo. Open Pollinated. Armenian Yard Long Cucumber. The plant produces good yields of 10 to 12" long light green cucumbers. It is bitter free, deliciously sweet, crisp, and crunchy. It is an excellent slicer and perfect for salads and gourmet dishes. Also known as Armenian Pale Green Cucumber. A great selling item at Farmer's Markets. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 65913. An heirloom variety from Armenia.

65 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Ashley Cucumber. The plant produces excellent yields of 6 to 8" long light green cucumbers. Excellent slicing cucumber for salads. Grows well in hot and humid regions in the South. One of the most profitable cucumbers you can grow. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety was developed in 1956 by the Clemson Agricultural Experimental Station, Charleston, South Carolina, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 4833. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: DM.

65 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Boothby's Blonde Cucumber. The plant produces high yields of small, 3 to 5" long, creamy yellow cucumbers. The cucumbers are sweet and crunchy, and there's no need to peel them. It can be used fresh in salads or used to make wonderful sweet pickles. Very good for bread-and-butter pickles. An heirloom variety from the Boothby family in Livermore, Maine, USA. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

55 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Boston Pickling Improved Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of small, 3 to 7" long cucumbers. Perfect for making pickles, they are also good in salads. They are very crisp and of good quality. Best when harvested at 2 to 6" long. An 1880 heirloom variety. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5716. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: CMV.

57 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Chicago Pickling Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 6 to 7" long deep green cucumbers. They are crisp and great for making quality pickles. Best when harvested at 3 to 5" long. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An 1888 heirloom variety originating from Chicago, Illinois, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 209658. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: Ccu, CMV.

75 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Chinese Snake Curved Cucumber. The plant produces high yields of 15 to 18" long dark green cucumbers. It is very crisp, tender, and delicious. Excellent slicer and perfect for salads and gourmet dishes. This is a curved version of the Chinese Snake Cucumber. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 28189. An heirloom variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: CMV, DM, PM, S.

Crystal Apple Cucumber grows crisp, refreshing cucumbers with reliable yields and excellent garden performance throughout the season.

67 days. Melothria scabra. Open Pollinated. Cucamelon Cucumber. The plant produces good yields of small 1" long pale green cucumbers with dark green stripes. They are very delicious and have a unique flavor. They look like miniature watermelons but have a cucumber taste with a slight citrus flavor. It has been used for centuries by the Aztecs and other native peoples. Excellent for salads, sandwiches, spreads, pickling, or snacks. Kids love them. You should pick mature cucumbers to encourage longer yields. Similar to the Mexican Sour Gherkin. Also known as the Mouse Melon. The plant is most productive in hot weather or a greenhouse setting. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. It would be best if you used a trellis or a pea fence. Suitable for hanging baskets. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, greenhouses, market growers, and open field production. An heirloom variety from Mexico and Central America. Disease Resistant.

60 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Delikatesse Cucumbers. The plant produces good yields of 8 to 10" long pale green cucumbers. Great for making pickles or used as a slicer. Best when harvested when 4 to 6" long for pickling. It has outstanding flavor and non bitter taste. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Germany.

50 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Double Yield Cucumber. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 5 to 6" long dark green cucumbers. This is a very productive variety, for every pickle that is cut off, two or three more are grown, so keep on picking. Best when picked at 4 to 5" long. Does well in most parts of the country. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety was developed in 1924 by Joseph Harris & Company of Coldwater, New York. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 414157. A variety from the USA.

Dragon's Egg Cucumber grows crisp, refreshing cucumbers with reliable yields and excellent garden performance throughout the season.

55 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Early Fortune Cucumber. The plant produces good yields of 7 to 8" long dark green cucumbers. Very delicious and a perfect slicing cucumber for salads and pickling. Also known as Special Dark Green Cucumber. It does well in most parts of the United States. An excellent choice for home gardens. A 1906 heirloom variety from George Starr of Royal Oak, Michigan. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5726. A variety from the USA.

55 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Early Green Cluster Cucumber. The plant produces good yields of 6" long medium green cucumbers. A popular variety for salads and pickling. They are solid, crisp, and delicious. Grows best if grown on trellis or stakes. Perfect for northern areas with short seasons. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety dating back to 1854. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5727. A variety from the USA.

58 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Japanese Climbing Cucumber. This early producing plant produces high yields of 9" long green cucumbers. They are tender, crisp, and delicious. A high-quality slicing variety used in salads. It can also be used to make pickles if harvested when the cucumber is 3 to 5" long. Produces all summer long if consistently picked. Grows best if grown on trellis or stakes. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety dating back to 1892 by J.M. Thornton & Company. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5735. A variety from Japan.

120 days. Cucumis metuliferus. Open Pollinated. Kiwano Melon. Also known as African Horned Melons and Jelly Melons. The plant produces good yields of thorny oval bright orange fruits that are filled with greenish gold gel. The plants have hairy leaves and stems and produce 6 to 9" long melons. It has the tart flavor of pomegranate and citrus, a combination of banana, melon, and cucumber flavors! They are very healthy too, full of vitamins A, B, and C as well as essential minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Also rich in antioxidants, which is always a plus! Grown for garnishes and are excellent decorative fruit. A gourmet variety sold at specialty markets. Vines are excellent climbers and are best when grown on a trellis. Grows best in hot climates. Resistant to Melon Aphids and Greenhouse White Flies. Drought Tolerant. An heirloom variety originated from the Kalahari Desert in Africa. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 19146. A variety from South Africa. Disease Resistant: N, PM.

65 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Lemon Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 2 ½ to 4" round lemon shaped cucumbers. They are tender and sweet, are never bitter, and are great for salads and pickling. Great for large containers! Does well in cool weather. Cold Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Great specialty market salad item. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 106620. An 1894 heirloom variety from Australia.

65 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Long Green Improved Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 10 to 14" long glossy dark green cucumbers. A popular variety is used for slicing and pickling. It has the old-fashioned flavor. They are solid and crisp, making them perfect for pickling. Best when harvested at 5 to 6" long for pickles. It is also a superior slicing cucumber! Grows best if grown on trellis or stakes. Also known as London Long Cucumber. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 265887. An 1842 heirloom variety from the USA.

Longfellow Cucumber grows crisp, refreshing cucumbers with reliable yields and excellent garden performance throughout the season.

55 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Marketer Cucumber. The plant produces high yields of 8 to 9" long, smooth, dark green cucumbers. Great for slicing and salads. Perfect for pickles when picked small. Does well in hot and humid regions and in the Southern states. Heat Resistant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5739. A 1942 heirloom variety from New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

Morden Early Cucumber grows crisp, refreshing cucumbers with reliable yields and excellent garden performance throughout the season.

65 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. North Carolina Heirloom Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 2 long by 3 ½" wide pale yellow cucumbers. It is a specific heirloom cucumber variety with deep roots in North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains, traced back to at least the 1880s. Cucumbers change from pale yellow to white when mature. They are very flavorful, juicy, and crunchy. Great for salads and pickling. A century-old heirloom variety from the Marian Hart family from the mountains of North Carolina. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

50 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Poona Kheera Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 4 to 5" long cucumbers. The best thing about Poona Keera is that it will never, ever get bitter. This cucumber looks like a large russet potato, with a russet-brown color. It is very tender, crisp, juicy, and delicious. It turns from white to golden yellow, then to russet brown. It may be eaten at any stage, skin and all, but the flavor is best when the skin is just turning brown. Used in stir-fries, long marinating dishes, pickles, and chutneys. Very strong vines allow for huge yields. Trellising makes it easier to harvest. It does extremely well in hot climates in the Western part of the country, where growing cucumbers is difficult. This is an excellent hydroponic variety. Also known as Puneri Cucumber. It is a unique heirloom cucumber variety originating from Poona (Pune), India. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 606033. An heirloom variety from India.

55 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Rhinish Pickle Cucumber. The plant produces high yields of 4 to 6" long cucumbers. The cucumbers are crisp and very tasty. Best when harvested at 4" long for pickling. Also good for salads and slicing. Also known as Vorgebirgstrauben Cucumber. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 354952. An heirloom variety from Germany.

70 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Richmond Green Apple Cucumber. The plant produces high yields of 3" round lime green cucumbers with white flesh. These cucumbers are very mild, sweet, juicy, and crunchy. If you like Lemon cucumbers, you will also enjoy these slightly larger lime green cucumbers. Great for gourmet dishes. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 289698. An heirloom variety from Australia.

55 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Snow's Fancy Pickling Cucumber. This early maturing plant produces good yields of 5" long dark green cucumbers. It is firm, crisp, and tender. The ideal pickler. This variety was introduced in 1905 by Vaughan’s Seed House of Chicago. It was selected by J. C. Snow of the famous Snow Pickle Farm located in Rockford, Illinois. At that time, it fit the requirements for small pickling manufacturing. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from Illinois, USA.

1935 All-America Selections Winner! 63 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Straight Eight Cucumber. The plant produces high yields of 8" long dark green cucumbers. It is a classic heirloom slicing cucumber variety known for producing straight, uniform, dark green fruits, typically harvested at about 8 inches long, hence the name, with crisp, mild, sweet flesh and a small seed cavity. It is one of the best slicing cucumbers on the market. It is an extremely dependable producing crop. If you had bad luck with other cucumber varieties last season, then this one this year. You will be giving them away to your family, neighbors, and friends, as there are so many. Grows best on a trellis or stakes. Also known as Straight 8 Cucumber. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5764. A 1938 heirloom variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: CMV.

65 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Suyo Long Cucumber. The plant produces excellent yields of thin 12 to 18" long cucumbers. It is delicious, tender, crispy, burpless, and non-bitter. It can be picked at any stage, from very young to mature fully. Excellent for salads, bread and butter pickles. This is a parthenocarpic cucumber, which means it sets fruit without pollinators, making it an excellent choice for greenhouse growing. Grow it on a trellis for straight cucumbers. This variety grows well in hot weather. Hot Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and greenhouses. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 155069. An heirloom variety from Japan. Disease Resistant: CMV, DM, PM.

62 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Telegraph Improved Cucumber. The plant produces excellent yields of 15 to 18" long green cucumbers. It is a popular heirloom cucumber variety, originally developed in the late 1800s in England, primarily for greenhouse cultivation. These are just like the ones found at the grocery store, but much fresher because they come straight from your garden. These long cucumbers stay crisp and fresher longer than other varieties. They are burpless, mild-flavored, and never bitter. Also known as English Telegraph Cucumber. Good for summer or winter production. This is an excellent greenhouse variety. The plants will grow up to 8 feet in a greenhouse, are easily trellised, and set fruit without pollination. Does well in the garden outdoors, too. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 3948. A 1897 heirloom variety from England.

55 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Tendergreen Burpless Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 6 to 8" long medium green cucumbers. It is crispy, tender, burpless, bitter-free, and acid-free. It has thin skin and doesn't need any peeling. Great for salads and for pickling when cucumbers are small. It does well in high soil moisture and also in cold soil. Best when harvested when 3 to 6" long. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom dating back to the 1930s. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 106653. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: CMV, DM, PM.

65 days. Cucumis anguria. Open Pollinated. West Indian Gherkin Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 1 to 2" oval cucumbers. They have been used for centuries to make small pickles and relishes. It can be cooked and added to soups. It was grown by Thomas Jefferson at the Monticello vegetable garden between 1812 and 1824. They do well in hot, humid regions. Also known as Burr Gherkin Cucumber or Burr Cucumber. It is believed to have originated in Africa and was later brought to the West Indies through the slave trade. The heirloom was introduced into the United States in 1792 via Jamaica by Minton Collins of Richmond, Virginia, USA. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5769. A variety from Africa.

60 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. White Wonder Cucumber. The plant produces high yields of 6 to 8" long lovely ivory-skinned cucumbers. They are exceptionally crisp and very delicious without the bitter taste. Great for salads, pickles, or gourmet dishes. It looks great in salads to add extra color to gourmet dishes. The tender white skins are so thin that they won't even need peeling. Great for making chips, spears, and whole pickles. Suitable for greenhouses too. Impress your neighbors by growing some white cucumbers. Also known as Albino Cucumber, Ivory King Cucumber, Jack Frost Cucumber, Landreth's White Slicing Cucumber, Long White Cucumber, and White Albino Cucumber. It does well in hot weather. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens, greenhouses, and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5773. An 1893 heirloom variety from New York, USA.