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- Days to maturity
- 64 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Orient Express is a burpless Asian type hybrid, listed as a pickler though its dark green fruits stretch 10 to 14 inches by 1.5 inches and a moderately rough skin. The plants are gynoecious, and a trellis keeps the fruit straight. Resistance includes WMV strain 2, CMV, scab, both mildews and anthracnose races 1 and 2. About 64 days.
Orient Express traits
- Long dark green fruits 10 to 14 inches by 1.5 inches
- Burpless Asian type with moderately rough skin
- Gynoecious plants
- Needs a trellis to keep fruit straight
- Resistant to anthracnose, mildews, scab, CMV and WMV-2
- About 64 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Pickling
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Express this page | 64 days | — | — |
| Ashley | 65 days | — | — |
| Babylon | 63 days | — | — |
| Birgit | 63 days | — | — |
| Boothby's Blonde | 63 days | — | — |
| Crystal Apple | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Everbearing | 65–75 days | — | — |
Orient Express FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Orient Express?
Orient Express is a burpless Asian type hybrid, listed as a pickler though its dark green fruits stretch 10 to 14 inches by 1.5 inches and a moderately rough skin. The plants are gynoecious, and a trellis keeps the fruit straight.
How many days to maturity is Orient Express?
Orient Express is listed at 64 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Orient Express compare with other cucumber varieties?
Orient Express: 64 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Ashley (65 days), Babylon (63 days), Birgit (63 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Orient Express good for?
Orient Express is grown for fresh slicing, 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.