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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Jibai Shimoshirazu is a Japanese snacking cucumber prized for a very sweet, bitterness-free flavor. Fruits are deep green, around 7 to 8 inches, shorter and a bit thicker than other Japanese types. Vigorous vines can run on the ground or climb poles, and the plant is adapted to high heat and humidity with resistance to disease including powdery mildew. Sow 1/2 inch deep in full sun, ideally at 70 to 90 F; seeds sprout in 7 to 14 days. Space plants 18 to 36 inches apart. Not frost hardy. About 60 days.
Jibai Shimoshirazu traits
- Very sweet, non-bitter Japanese type
- Deep green fruits 7 to 8 inches, shorter and thicker than other Japanese types
- Vigorous; grows on the ground or up poles
- Adapted to heat and humidity; powdery mildew resistant
- Sprouts in 7 to 14 days at 70 to 90 F
- Spacing 18 to 36 inches
Good for
- Fresh snacking
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jibai Shimoshirazu this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Beit Alpha | 60 days | — | — |
| Brocade | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpee's Sunnybrook Early | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless 26 | 60 days | — | — |
| Chelsea Prize | 60 days | — | — |
Jibai Shimoshirazu FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Jibai Shimoshirazu?
Jibai Shimoshirazu is a Japanese snacking cucumber prized for a very sweet, bitterness-free flavor. Fruits are deep green, around 7 to 8 inches, shorter and a bit thicker than other Japanese types.
How many days to maturity is Jibai Shimoshirazu?
Jibai Shimoshirazu is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Jibai Shimoshirazu compare with other cucumber varieties?
Jibai Shimoshirazu: 60 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Beit Alpha (60 days), Brocade (60 days), Burpee's Sunnybrook Early (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Jibai Shimoshirazu good for?
Jibai Shimoshirazu is grown for fresh snacking, 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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