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- Days to maturity
- 49 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Alibi is a pickling cucumber with uniform, dark green, white-spined fruits on a fairly short vine. Pick while still smooth at gherkin size, or let them mature to picklers around 4 by 1.5 inches. Resists scab, CMV and both downy and powdery mildew. About 49 days.
Alibi traits
- Uniform dark green fruits with white spines
- Somewhat short vines
- Harvest at gherkin size or 4 by 1.5 inches
- Resistant to downy and powdery mildew, scab and CMV
- About 49 days
Good for
- Gherkins
- Pickling
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibi this page | 49 days | — | — |
| Patio Pickle | 49–59 days | — | — |
| A & C Pickling | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Armenian | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Armstrong Early Cluster | 50 days | — | — |
| Calypso | 50–53 days | — | — |
| Carmen | 50–60 days | — | — |
Alibi FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Alibi?
Alibi is a pickling cucumber with uniform, dark green, white-spined fruits on a fairly short vine. Pick while still smooth at gherkin size, or let them mature to picklers around 4 by 1.5 inches.
How many days to maturity is Alibi?
Alibi is listed at 49 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Alibi compare with other cucumber varieties?
Alibi: 49 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Patio Pickle (49–59 days), A & C Pickling (50–55 days), Armenian (50–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Alibi good for?
Alibi is grown for gherkins, pickling.
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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