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- Days to maturity
- 54 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Speedway is a slicer with dark green, slightly tapered fruits about 8.5 inches on a plant of medium size. It carries an extensive resistance list: stemphylium, scab, CMV, both mildews, alternaria, anthracnose races 1 and 2 and angular leaf spot. About 54 days.
Speedway traits
- Dark green slightly tapered 8.5-inch fruit
- Plant of medium size
- Resistant to angular leaf spot, alternaria, anthracnose, mildews, scab, stemphylium and CMV
- About 54 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedway this page | 54 days | — | — |
| Homemade Pickles | 54–56 days | — | — |
| Lucky Strike | 54 days | — | — |
| Pickalot | 54 days | — | — |
| Super Zagross | 54 days | — | — |
| Sweet Success hybrid | About 54 days | Vining | — |
| Tasty Jade | 54 days | — | — |
Speedway FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Speedway?
Speedway is a slicer with dark green, slightly tapered fruits about 8.5 inches on a plant of medium size. It carries an extensive resistance list: stemphylium, scab, CMV, both mildews, alternaria, anthracnose races 1 and 2 and angular leaf spot.
How many days to maturity is Speedway?
Speedway is listed at 54 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Speedway compare with other cucumber varieties?
Speedway: 54 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Homemade Pickles (54–56 days), Lucky Strike (54 days), Pickalot (54 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Speedway good for?
Speedway 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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