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- Days to maturity
- 52–56 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Amira is a burpless Beit Alpha, or Mediterranean, type hybrid slicer. The lime green fruits are smooth and spineless and taste best when picked at 4 to 5 inches. It tolerates cucumber mosaic virus plus downy and powdery mildew. About 52 days.
Amira traits
- Beit Alpha/Mediterranean type, burpless
- Lime green, smooth, spineless fruit
- Harvest at 4 to 5 inches
- Tolerant of CMV, downy and powdery mildew
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amira this page | 52–56 days | — | — |
| Boston Pickling Improved | 52 days | — | — |
| County Fair | 52 days | — | — |
| Diomede | 52 days | — | — |
| Jackson Classic | 52 days | Bush | — |
| Lafayette | 52 days | — | — |
| Olympian | 52 days | — | — |
Amira FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Amira?
Amira is a burpless Beit Alpha, or Mediterranean, type hybrid slicer. The lime green fruits are smooth and spineless and taste best when picked at 4 to 5 inches.
How many days to maturity is Amira?
Amira is listed at 52–56 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Amira compare with other cucumber varieties?
Amira: 52–56 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Boston Pickling Improved (52 days), County Fair (52 days), Diomede (52 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Amira good for?
Amira 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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