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- Days to maturity
- 63 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Thunderbird is a slicer with 9-inch dark green fruits on strong vines, plus one of the broadest resistance packages around: angular leaf spot, anthracnose races 1 and 2, both mildews, scab, CMV, PRSV (WMV-1), WMV strain 2 and ZYMV. About 63 days.
Thunderbird traits
- Strong vines with dark green 9-inch fruits
- Resistant to angular leaf spot, anthracnose, mildews and scab
- Resistant to CMV, PRSV, WMV-2 and ZYMV
- About 63 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird this page | 63 days | — | — |
| Babylon | 63 days | — | — |
| Birgit | 63 days | — | — |
| Boothby's Blonde | 63 days | — | — |
| Fanfare hybrid | About 63 days | Vining | — |
| Striped Armenian | 63 days | — | — |
| Burpless Beauty | 62 days | — | — |
Thunderbird FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Thunderbird?
Thunderbird is a slicer with 9-inch dark green fruits on strong vines, plus one of the broadest resistance packages around: angular leaf spot, anthracnose races 1 and 2, both mildews, scab, CMV, PRSV (WMV-1), WMV strain 2 and ZYMV. About 63 days.
How many days to maturity is Thunderbird?
Thunderbird is listed at 63 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Thunderbird compare with other cucumber varieties?
Thunderbird: 63 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Babylon (63 days), Birgit (63 days), Boothby's Blonde (63 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Thunderbird good for?
Thunderbird 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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