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- Days to maturity
- 60–67 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Improved White Spine, also sold as 'Fordhook White Spine', is an inbred heirloom slicing cucumber. The monoecious vines carry medium green, tapered fruit about 8 inches long and 2.5 inches across. Because it has separate male and female flowers, plant several hills together for good pollination.
Improved White Spine traits
- Heirloom slicing type
- Tapered, medium green fruit 8 by 2.5 inches
- Monoecious vines
- Synonym: 'Fordhook White Spine'
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved White Spine this page | 60–67 days | — | — |
| Beit Alpha | 60 days | — | — |
| Brocade | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpee's Sunnybrook Early | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless 26 | 60 days | — | — |
| Chelsea Prize | 60 days | — | — |
Improved White Spine FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Improved White Spine?
Improved White Spine, also sold as 'Fordhook White Spine', is an inbred heirloom slicing cucumber. The monoecious vines carry medium green, tapered fruit about 8 inches long and 2.5 inches across.
How many days to maturity is Improved White Spine?
Improved White Spine is listed at 60–67 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Improved White Spine compare with other cucumber varieties?
Improved White Spine: 60–67 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Beit Alpha (60 days), Brocade (60 days), Burpee's Sunnybrook Early (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Improved White Spine good for?
Improved White Spine is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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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