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- Days to maturity
- 52–64 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Silver Slicer is an American slicing cucumber bred at Cornell University, notable for its creamy white, smooth, thin skin. Plants bear abundantly, with fruits 5 to 6 inches long and about 2 inches across. It resists powdery mildew and reaches maturity in roughly 52 to 64 days.
Silver Slicer traits
- Creamy white, smooth, thin-skinned fruits
- Fruits 5 to 6 inches long and 2 inches wide
- Abundant production
- Resistant to powdery mildew
- Cornell University breeding; 52 to 64 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Slicer this page | 52–64 days | — | — |
| Amira | 52–56 days | — | — |
| Boston Pickling Improved | 52 days | — | — |
| County Fair | 52 days | — | — |
| Diomede | 52 days | — | — |
| Jackson Classic | 52 days | Bush | — |
| Lafayette | 52 days | — | — |
Silver Slicer FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Silver Slicer?
Silver Slicer is an American slicing cucumber bred at Cornell University, notable for its creamy white, smooth, thin skin. Plants bear abundantly, with fruits 5 to 6 inches long and about 2 inches across.
How many days to maturity is Silver Slicer?
Silver Slicer is listed at 52–64 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Silver Slicer compare with other cucumber varieties?
Silver Slicer: 52–64 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Amira (52–56 days), Boston Pickling Improved (52 days), County Fair (52 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Silver Slicer good for?
Silver Slicer is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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