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- Days to maturity
- 50–55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
A & C Pickling, sometimes listed simply as 'Ace', is an heirloom pickling cucumber with unusually long fruit for its class. The straight fruit reaches 8 to 10 inches and keeps its dark green color well after picking, which is handy if the harvest waits a day or two before it hits the brine.
A & C Pickling traits
- Heirloom pickling variety
- Straight fruit 8 to 10 inches long
- Holds dark color a long time after harvest
- Synonym: 'Ace'
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & C Pickling this page | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Armenian | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Armstrong Early Cluster | 50 days | — | — |
| Calypso | 50–53 days | — | — |
| Carmen | 50–60 days | — | — |
| Carolina | 50 days | — | — |
| Double Feature | 50–57 days | — | — |
A & C Pickling FAQ
What kind of cucumber is A & C Pickling?
A & C Pickling, sometimes listed simply as 'Ace', is an heirloom pickling cucumber with unusually long fruit for its class. The straight fruit reaches 8 to 10 inches and keeps its dark green color well after picking, which is handy if the harvest waits a day or two before it hits the brine.
How many days to maturity is A & C Pickling?
A & C Pickling is listed at 50–55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does A & C Pickling compare with other cucumber varieties?
A & C Pickling: 50–55 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Armenian (50–70 days), Armstrong Early Cluster (50 days), Calypso (50–53 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is A & C Pickling good for?
A & C Pickling 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.