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- Days to maturity
- 51–53 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Pioneer is a hybrid for both pickling and slicing, with uniform, black-spined, medium dark green fruits on gynoecious plants of medium size. Resistance includes STM, scab, CMV, both mildews and anthracnose races 1 and 2. About 51 days.
Pioneer traits
- Uniform medium dark green fruit with black spines
- Gynoecious plants of medium size
- Resistant to STM, anthracnose, mildews, scab and CMV
- About 51 days
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer this page | 51–53 days | — | — |
| Cross Country | 51–52 days | — | — |
| Suyo Long | 51 days | — | — |
| A & C Pickling | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Amira | 52–56 days | — | — |
| Armenian | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Armstrong Early Cluster | 50 days | — | — |
Pioneer FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Pioneer?
Pioneer is a hybrid for both pickling and slicing, with uniform, black-spined, medium dark green fruits on gynoecious plants of medium size. Resistance includes STM, scab, CMV, both mildews and anthracnose races 1 and 2.
How many days to maturity is Pioneer?
Pioneer is listed at 51–53 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Pioneer compare with other cucumber varieties?
Pioneer: 51–53 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Cross Country (51–52 days), Suyo Long (51 days), A & C Pickling (50–55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Pioneer good for?
Pioneer is grown for pickling, 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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