Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 47 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Diamant is an early hybrid pickling cucumber with a compact habit. The plants have short internodes and are parthenocarpic, meaning they set fruit without pollination, which makes them a strong choice under row cover, in a greenhouse, or anywhere bees are scarce. The fruit is dark green. It stands up to scab, cucumber mosaic virus and both downy and powdery mildew. First pickles come at about 47 days.
Diamant traits
- Early hybrid pickler, around 47 days
- Compact plants with short internodes
- Parthenocarpic; sets fruit without pollination
- Dark green fruit
- Resists scab, CMV and both mildews
Good for
- Pickling
- Greenhouse or row-cover growing
- Container growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamant this page | 47 days | — | — |
| Amour | 47 days | — | — |
| Bushy | 46–49 days | — | — |
| Corinto | 48 days | — | — |
| Genuine | 48 days | — | — |
| Miniature White | 48 days | — | — |
| Northern Pickling | 48 days | — | — |
Diamant FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Diamant?
Diamant is an early hybrid pickling cucumber with a compact habit. The plants have short internodes and are parthenocarpic, meaning they set fruit without pollination, which makes them a strong choice under row cover, in a greenhouse, or anywhere bees are scarce.
How many days to maturity is Diamant?
Diamant is listed at 47 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Diamant compare with other cucumber varieties?
Diamant: 47 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Amour (47 days), Bushy (46–49 days), Corinto (48 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Diamant good for?
Diamant is grown for pickling, greenhouse or row-cover growing, container growing.
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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