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- Days to maturity
- 50 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Russian, also known as Early Russian Pickling, is a Russian heirloom pickler suited to short growing seasons. Vines bear stocky, non-bitter, medium green fruits 6 to 8 inches long, often two or three to a cluster. About 50 days.
Russian traits
- Stocky medium green fruit 6 to 8 inches, non-bitter
- Fruits set two or three to a cluster
- Good for short-season areas
- Heirloom variety
- About 50 days
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh eating
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian this page | 50 days | — | — |
| A & C Pickling | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Armenian | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Armstrong Early Cluster | 50 days | — | — |
| Calypso | 50–53 days | — | — |
| Carmen | 50–60 days | — | — |
| Carolina | 50 days | — | — |
Russian FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Russian?
Russian, also known as Early Russian Pickling, is a Russian heirloom pickler suited to short growing seasons. Vines bear stocky, non-bitter, medium green fruits 6 to 8 inches long, often two or three to a cluster.
How many days to maturity is Russian?
Russian is listed at 50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Russian compare with other cucumber varieties?
Russian: 50 days. Similar cucumber varieties include A & C Pickling (50–55 days), Armenian (50–70 days), Armstrong Early Cluster (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Russian good for?
Russian is grown for pickling, fresh eating.
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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