Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 52 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Olympian is a hybrid slicer with straight, dark green fruits 8 to 9 inches long that keep coming over a long season. It resists scab, CMV, both mildews, alternaria, anthracnose races 1 and 2 and angular leaf spot. About 52 days.
Olympian traits
- Straight dark green fruits 8 to 9 inches
- Bears over a long season
- Resists CMV, scab, mildews, anthracnose, alternaria and angular leaf spot
- About 52 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympian this page | 52 days | — | — |
| Amira | 52–56 days | — | — |
| Boston Pickling Improved | 52 days | — | — |
| County Fair | 52 days | — | — |
| Diomede | 52 days | — | — |
| Jackson Classic | 52 days | Bush | — |
| Lafayette | 52 days | — | — |
Olympian FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Olympian?
Olympian is a hybrid slicer with straight, dark green fruits 8 to 9 inches long that keep coming over a long season. It resists scab, CMV, both mildews, alternaria, anthracnose races 1 and 2 and angular leaf spot.
How many days to maturity is Olympian?
Olympian is listed at 52 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Olympian compare with other cucumber varieties?
Olympian: 52 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Amira (52–56 days), Boston Pickling Improved (52 days), County Fair (52 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Olympian good for?
Olympian 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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