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- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Dasher II is a compact, gynoecious hybrid slicer that has stayed on recommended lists for its disease package: scab, CMV, downy mildew, anthracnose races 1 and 2 and angular leaf spot, with powdery mildew resistance also reported. Dark green fruits measure 8.5 by 2.5 inches, slightly tapered, with white spines and crisp, mild, low-bitterness flesh. Because most flowers are female, a pollenizer is included in the seed packet and the harvest window is fairly uniform. Direct sow 1 inch deep after frost once soil is above 65 F, trellis for airflow, and pick often at 7 to 8 inches. Valuable in humid Gulf South summers. About 55 days.
Dasher II traits
- Dark green fruit 8.5 by 2.5 inches with white spines
- Compact gynoecious plants; pollenizer included
- Resistant to angular leaf spot, anthracnose, downy mildew, scab and CMV
- Crisp, mild, low-bitterness flesh
- Compact bush habit
- About 55 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Humid-climate gardens
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dasher II this page | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Champion | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Saladmore Bush F1 | About 55 days | Bush | — |
| Spacemaster | 56 days | Bush | — |
| Jackson Classic | 52 days | Bush | — |
| Salad Bush | 58 days | Bush | — |
| Pick a Bushel F1 | About 50 days | Bush | — |
Dasher II FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Dasher II?
Dasher II is a compact, gynoecious hybrid slicer that has stayed on recommended lists for its disease package: scab, CMV, downy mildew, anthracnose races 1 and 2 and angular leaf spot, with powdery mildew resistance also reported. Dark green fruits measure 8.5 by 2.5 inches, slightly tapered, with white spines and crisp, mild, low-bitterness flesh.
How many days to maturity is Dasher II?
Dasher II is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Dasher II compare with other cucumber varieties?
Dasher II: 55 days, bush. Similar cucumber varieties include Bush Champion (55 days), Saladmore Bush F1 (About 55 days), Spacemaster (56 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Dasher II good for?
Dasher II is grown for fresh slicing, humid-climate gardens.
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.