Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70–85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mideast Prolific earns its name as a cucumber that works two ways: pull fruit small for the brine or let it run to 5 to 7 inches for the salad bowl. The skin is smooth and the flesh is free of bitterness. Vines stay on the compact side, and the variety settles in across a wide range of growing regions.
Mideast Prolific traits
- Dual-purpose pickler and slicer
- Compact vines
- Smooth, non-bitter fruit 5 to 7 inches long
- Adapts to many climates
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mideast Prolific this page | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Edmonson | 70 days | — | — |
| Langelang Giant | 70 days | — | — |
| Little Potato | 70 days | Semi-bush | — |
| Marketmore 76 | 70 days | — | — |
| Summer Dance | 70 days | — | — |
| Hartley | 68 days | — | — |
Mideast Prolific FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Mideast Prolific?
Mideast Prolific earns its name as a cucumber that works two ways: pull fruit small for the brine or let it run to 5 to 7 inches for the salad bowl. The skin is smooth and the flesh is free of bitterness.
How many days to maturity is Mideast Prolific?
Mideast Prolific is listed at 70–85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Mideast Prolific compare with other cucumber varieties?
Mideast Prolific: 70–85 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Edmonson (70 days), Langelang Giant (70 days), Little Potato (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Mideast Prolific good for?
Mideast Prolific 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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