Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Turbo is a slicer from a monoecious by gynoecious cross, bearing dark green fruits about 9 inches long. It resists stemphylium, scab, CMV, both mildews, anthracnose races 1 and 2 and angular leaf spot. About 65 days.
Turbo traits
- Fruits dark green, around 9 inches
- Monoecious x gynoecious breeding
- Resistant to angular leaf spot, anthracnose, mildews, scab, stemphylium and CMV
- About 65 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo this page | 65 days | — | — |
| Ashley | 65 days | — | — |
| Crystal Apple | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Everbearing | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Ivory Queen | 65 days | — | — |
| Lemon | 65–68 days | — | — |
| Long Green Improved | 65 days | — | — |
Turbo FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Turbo?
Turbo is a slicer from a monoecious by gynoecious cross, bearing dark green fruits about 9 inches long. It resists stemphylium, scab, CMV, both mildews, anthracnose races 1 and 2 and angular leaf spot.
How many days to maturity is Turbo?
Turbo is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Turbo compare with other cucumber varieties?
Turbo: 65 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Ashley (65 days), Crystal Apple (65–75 days), Everbearing (65–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Turbo good for?
Turbo 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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