Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 58–65 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Japanese Climbing is a vining cucumber that suits either slicing or pickling. Fruit grows light green and fairly stout, about 7 to 9 inches long and around 3 inches thick. Give the vines a trellis or fence to climb, as the name suggests.
Japanese Climbing traits
- Slicing or pickling type
- Light green fruit 7 to 9 inches long and 3 inches wide
- Climbing vines suited to a trellis
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Pickling
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Climbing this page | 58–65 days | — | — |
| Early Green Cluster | 58 days | — | — |
| Panther | 58 days | — | — |
| Salad Bush | 58 days | Bush | — |
| Straight Eight | 58 days | — | — |
| True Lemon | 58–70 days | — | — |
| Ultra Pak | 58 days | — | — |
Japanese Climbing FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Japanese Climbing?
Japanese Climbing is a vining cucumber that suits either slicing or pickling. Fruit grows light green and fairly stout, about 7 to 9 inches long and around 3 inches thick.
How many days to maturity is Japanese Climbing?
Japanese Climbing is listed at 58–65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Japanese Climbing compare with other cucumber varieties?
Japanese Climbing: 58–65 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Early Green Cluster (58 days), Panther (58 days), Salad Bush (58 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Japanese Climbing good for?
Japanese Climbing is grown for fresh slicing, pickling.
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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