Cucumbers

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.

67 days. Melothria scabra. Open Pollinated. Cucamelon Cucumber. The plant produces good yields of small, 1" long, pale green cucumbers with dark green stripes. It is a popular heirloom cucumber variety prized for its grape-sized fruits that look like tiny striped watermelons but taste like crisp cucumbers with a refreshing, citrusy, tangy kick. They are very delicious and have a unique flavor. They look like miniature watermelons but taste like cucumbers with a slight citrus note. They have been used for centuries by the Aztecs and other native peoples. Excellent for salads, sandwiches, spreads, pickling, or snacks. Kids love them. 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 in a greenhouse. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. Use a trellis or pea fence. Suitable for hanging baskets. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, greenhouse production, open field production, and commercial production. An heirloom variety from Mexico and Central America. Disease Resistant: ALS.

68 days. Cucumis sativus. (F1) Hartley Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 7 to 9" long dark green cucumbers. Excellent slicing cucumber and can also be used to make dill pickles. It performs well even under adverse conditions over a long season, in both hot and cool weather. It is one of the most disease-resistant cucumbers on the market. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, ALS, Ccu, CMV, DM, PM.

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.

57 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Little Leaf Cucumber. This compact plant produces high yields of 3 to 5" long emerald green colored cucumbers. It may be the highest-yielding pickling cucumber on the market today, producing 25 to 30 cucumbers per plant! An excellent cucumber for salads and pickling. It is a parthenocarpic variety, and no male pollen is needed, so even if bees are scarce, you'll still get a bumper crop. Perfect for container gardening. Does well under stress and adverse weather conditions. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant, Cold Tolerant. One of the most disease-resistant cucumbers on the market. Also known as Arkansas Little Leaf Cucumber and H19 Little Leaf Cucumber. An excellent choice for home gardens, hydroponics, greenhouses, market growers, and open field production. Developed in 1991 by the University of Arkansas, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 601650. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, ALS, BW, Ccu, CMV, DM, PM.

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.

68 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Marketmore 76 Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 8 to 10" long dark green cucumbers. Excellent slicing cucumber and can also be used to make dill pickles. Does well even under adverse weather conditions over a long season, in both hot and cool weather. It is one of the most disease-resistant cucumbers on the market. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Developed in 1976 by Dr. Henry Munger of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 561148. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, ALS, Ccu, CMV, DM, PM.

61 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Marketmore 80 Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 8 to 9" long dark green cucumbers. It is a popular slicing cucumber variety known for its reliability, disease resistance, heat tolerance, and bitter-free cucumber. It is a very sweet cucumber. It does well even under adverse weather conditions over a long season in hot weather. In field tests, this variety seemed resistant to cucumber beetles. It is one of the most disease-resistant cucumbers on the market. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. It was developed in 1980 by Dr. Henry Munger of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA. Disease Resistant: A, ALS, Ccu, CMV, DM, PM.

58 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Marketmore 86 Cucumber. This compact semi-bush plant produces heavy yields of 8 to 9" long dark green cucumbers. They are non-bitter and excellent for slicing. It can also be used to make dill pickles. Does well even under adverse weather conditions over a long season in hot or cool weather. A very disease-resistant cucumber. Developed in 1986 by Dr. Henry Munger of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

58 days. Cucumis sativus. (F1) Palace Pride Cucumber. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 10 to 12" long slender glossy dark green cucumbers. It is crisp and perfect for making Bread & Butter Pickles. An excellent slicer and perfect for salads and gourmet dishes. There is no need to peel the skin since the white spines are easily removed by washing. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

2014 All-America Selections Winner! 50 days. Cucumis sativus. (F1) Pick a Bushel Cucumber. This semi-bush plant produces high yields of 3 to 6" long light green cucumbers. It is a popular cucumber variety prized for its early maturity, high yields on compact plants, versatility (pickling or fresh eating), heat tolerance, and disease resistance. You can pick these cucumbers at 3" for gherkin size or let them grow to 6" for salads. They are tasty with no bitterness. The semi-bush vines grow only 24" long, so they are great for growing in patio containers as well as in small gardens. It yields 10 to 20 cucumbers per plant. An excellent choice for home gardens. Perfect for Northern states, as it sets cucumbers early. Heat Tolerant. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: Ccu, CGMMV, CMV.

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.

65 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Suyo Long Cucumber Seeds. 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. (F1) Tasty Green Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 18 to 20" long dark green cucumbers. It is burpless, with no bitterness, and is crispy, juicy, easy to digest, and very delicious! This variety is the world's most popular cucumber. It produces early in the season and consistently yields heavily throughout the season. It grows well in the South and tolerates high temperatures and humidity. It is also great in raised beds or containers. Suitable for greenhouse production too. For home gardens and greenhouse production, it is best when grown on a trellis or stakes. Does well even under adverse weather conditions. An excellent choice for home gardens, greenhouses, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: DM, PM.

55 days. Cucumis sativus. (F1) Tokiwa Cucumber. This early-maturing plant produces high yields of 9- to 10"- long, 1 ½” slender, glossy dark green cucumbers. It has tender skin and very few seeds, making it excellent for pickles. It is crisp and perfect for making Bread & Butter Pickles. An excellent slicer cucumber, too. Perfect for salads and gourmet dishes. It is one of the few varieties that retain their flavor and texture even when they mature large. Drought Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from China. Disease Resistant: 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.

60 days. Cucumis sativus. Open Pollinated. Wautoma Cucumber. The plant produces heavy yields of 4 to 5" long cucumbers. It is a popular pickling cucumber variety prized for its disease resistance, heat tolerance, and high productivity. These high-quality cucumbers are bitter-free and burpless. Great for making homemade pickles. It continuously produces heavy yields even in 100+ F. It is one of the most disease-resistant cucumbers on the market. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety developed by the USDA. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 197095. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: A, ALS, Ccu, CMV, DM, PM.

60 days. Cucumis sativus. (F1) Iznik Cucumber. This early-maturing plant produces high yields of 3 to 4" long sweet, bitter-free, and burpless cucumbers. It is a popular parthenocarpic cucumber that is prized for its thin-skinned fruit, productivity, heat tolerance, and flavor. This high-quality, premium European cucumber has shiny, dark green skin and is seedless, spineless, and thin-skinned. The flesh is crunchy and delicious, and the skin is so mild that it doesn't need to be peeled. It is usually picked small for the best quality. It can be used for pickling or sliced in salads, and is great for snacks and appetizers. It is a parthenocarpic variety that produces only female flowers and does not require pollination, making cultivation super easy. It is the most dependable mini cucumber you can grow all season long. Suitable for patio containers and trellis gardens. Heat Tolerant. This is one you find in specialty markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, greenhouses, high tunnel production, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant. Cladosporiosis, PM.

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 a popular heirloom variety known for its impressive length, heat tolerance, and excellent flavor. 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 and Yard Long Cucumber. Heat Tolerant. Always a great selling item at Farmer’s Markets. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 65913. An heirloom variety from Armenia.

55 days. Cucumis sativus. (F1) Patio Snacker Cucumber. This early-maturing compact bush plant produces good yields of 8” long by 1 ½” wide dark green cucumbers. It is a popular cucumber bred specifically for containers, patios, balconies, raised beds, and small gardens. Cucumbers are delicious and crunchy. This small plant is perfect for growing indoors, as its vines are only 2 to 5 feet long. Best planted in a 3 to 5 gallon container with a short trellis. It is high-yielding and provides a continuous harvest if picked regularly. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.