Key facts
- Days to maturity
- About 55 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Breeder
- Seeds by Design
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Saladmore Bush F1 from Seeds by Design earned a 2014 AAS regional award for the Southeast as a compact slicing cucumber. Bushy plants stay around 10 inches tall with a 2-foot spread and dark green foliage, need no staking, and make a handsome large patio container. Fruits are dark green, tapered cylinders 7 to 8 inches long and 8 to 9 ounces, crisp and sweet, with about 10 to 12 per plant. The disease package covers CMV, scab and anthracnose, with tolerance to powdery mildew. Sow outdoors in mounds spaced 2 to 3 feet apart with 2 or 3 seeds each; transplanting is not advised. About 55 days from seed. Avoid overwatering, and keep picking to extend the fruiting period.
Saladmore Bush F1 traits
- Bush habit about 10 inches tall, 2-foot spread, no staking
- Dark green tapered fruits 7 to 8 inches, 8 to 9 ounces
- About 10 to 12 fruits per plant
- Resistant to CMV, scab and anthracnose; tolerates powdery mildew
- Direct sow in mounds; about 55 days
- Attractive in a large patio container
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
- Container growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saladmore Bush F1 this page | About 55 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Champion | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Dasher II | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Spacemaster | 56 days | Bush | — |
| Jackson Classic | 52 days | Bush | — |
| Salad Bush | 58 days | Bush | — |
| Pick a Bushel F1 | About 50 days | Bush | — |
Saladmore Bush F1 FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Saladmore Bush F1?
Saladmore Bush F1 from Seeds by Design earned a 2014 AAS regional award for the Southeast as a compact slicing cucumber. Bushy plants stay around 10 inches tall with a 2-foot spread and dark green foliage, need no staking, and make a handsome large patio container.
How many days to maturity is Saladmore Bush F1?
Saladmore Bush F1 is listed at About 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Saladmore Bush F1 compare with other cucumber varieties?
Saladmore Bush F1: About 55 days, bush. Similar cucumber varieties include Bush Champion (55 days), Dasher II (55 days), Spacemaster (56 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Saladmore Bush F1 good for?
Saladmore Bush F1 is grown for fresh slicing, salads, container growing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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