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- Days to maturity
- 55–56 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
General Lee is a gynoecious hybrid slicer, producing straight, dark green, white-spined fruits 8.5 to 9 inches long. Its mostly female flowering concentrates the set, and the plants resist both mildews, scab and CMV. Reckon on about 55 days to harvest.
General Lee traits
- Straight dark green fruits 8.5 to 9 inches with white spines
- Gynoecious plants
- Resistant to downy and powdery mildew, scab and CMV
- About 55 days to harvest
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Lee this page | 55–56 days | — | — |
| Big Burpless | 55 days | — | — |
| Burpee Hybrid II | 55 days | — | — |
| Bush Champion | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Crop | 55 days | — | — |
| Bush Slicer | 55 days | — | — |
| Chicago | 55 days | — | — |
General Lee FAQ
What kind of cucumber is General Lee?
General Lee is a gynoecious hybrid slicer, producing straight, dark green, white-spined fruits 8.5 to 9 inches long. Its mostly female flowering concentrates the set, and the plants resist both mildews, scab and CMV.
How many days to maturity is General Lee?
General Lee is listed at 55–56 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does General Lee compare with other cucumber varieties?
General Lee: 55–56 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Big Burpless (55 days), Burpee Hybrid II (55 days), Bush Champion (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is General Lee good for?
General Lee is grown for fresh slicing.
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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