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- Days to maturity
- 46–49 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bushy is a Russian variety that matures early and can be used for both pickles and fresh slices. Despite the name, the plants still make vines of 3 to 5 feet, so allow some room or give them a low support. At about 46 days it is one of the quicker cucumbers to bear.
Bushy traits
- Early Russian bush type
- Pickling or slicing
- Vines 3 to 5 feet long
- Around 46 days to first fruit
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy this page | 46–49 days | — | — |
| Rocky | 46 days | — | — |
| Amour | 47 days | — | — |
| Bush Pickle | 45 days | Bush | — |
| Cool Breeze | 45–49 days | — | — |
| Diamant | 47 days | — | — |
| Super Bush Slicers | 45–50 days | Bush | — |
Bushy FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Bushy?
Bushy is a Russian variety that matures early and can be used for both pickles and fresh slices. Despite the name, the plants still make vines of 3 to 5 feet, so allow some room or give them a low support.
How many days to maturity is Bushy?
Bushy is listed at 46–49 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Bushy compare with other cucumber varieties?
Bushy: 46–49 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Rocky (46 days), Amour (47 days), Bush Pickle (45 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bushy good for?
Bushy 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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