Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Burpless 26 is a thin-skinned hybrid slicer of the burpless type; pick once fruits are 8 to 10 inches long. Both downy and powdery mildew are on its resistance list. About 60 days.
Burpless 26 traits
- Thin-skinned burpless slicer
- Harvest size 8 to 10 inches
- Resistant to downy and powdery mildew
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpless 26 this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Beit Alpha | 60 days | — | — |
| Brocade | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpee's Sunnybrook Early | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless | 60 days | — | — |
| Chelsea Prize | 60 days | — | — |
| Cobra | 60 days | — | — |
Burpless 26 FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Burpless 26?
Burpless 26 is a thin-skinned hybrid slicer of the burpless type; pick once fruits are 8 to 10 inches long. Both downy and powdery mildew are on its resistance list.
How many days to maturity is Burpless 26?
Burpless 26 is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Burpless 26 compare with other cucumber varieties?
Burpless 26: 60 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Beit Alpha (60 days), Brocade (60 days), Burpee's Sunnybrook Early (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Burpless 26 good for?
Burpless 26 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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