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- Days to maturity
- 63 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Boothby's Blonde is an open-pollinated Beit Alpha style slicer with plump, oval, fairly broad fruits 6 to 8 inches long. The skin carries black spines and yellows as the fruit matures, while the interior is creamy yellow with a large seed cavity. About 63 days.
Boothby's Blonde traits
- Plump oval fruits 6 to 8 inches with black spines
- Creamy yellow interior, large seed cavity
- Skin turns more yellow with maturity
- Open-pollinated Beit Alpha type
- About 63 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothby's Blonde this page | 63 days | — | — |
| Babylon | 63 days | — | — |
| Birgit | 63 days | — | — |
| Fanfare hybrid | About 63 days | Vining | — |
| Striped Armenian | 63 days | — | — |
| Thunderbird | 63 days | — | — |
| Burpless Beauty | 62 days | — | — |
Boothby's Blonde FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Boothby's Blonde?
Boothby's Blonde is an open-pollinated Beit Alpha style slicer with plump, oval, fairly broad fruits 6 to 8 inches long. The skin carries black spines and yellows as the fruit matures, while the interior is creamy yellow with a large seed cavity.
How many days to maturity is Boothby's Blonde?
Boothby's Blonde is listed at 63 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Boothby's Blonde compare with other cucumber varieties?
Boothby's Blonde: 63 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Babylon (63 days), Birgit (63 days), Fanfare hybrid (About 63 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Boothby's Blonde good for?
Boothby's Blonde 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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