Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 52 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Raider is a mostly gynoecious hybrid slicer whose cylindrical fruits are uniform and dark green. Resists angular leaf spot, scab and CMV. About 52 days.
Raider traits
- Dark green uniform cylindrical fruit
- Predominantly female flowering
- Resistant to angular leaf spot, scab and CMV
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raider 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 | — | — |
Raider FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Raider?
Raider is a mostly gynoecious hybrid slicer whose cylindrical fruits are uniform and dark green. Resists angular leaf spot, scab and CMV.
How many days to maturity is Raider?
Raider 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 Raider compare with other cucumber varieties?
Raider: 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 Raider good for?
Raider 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.