Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 50 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Armstrong Early Cluster is a quick pickling cucumber on compact plants. The fruit is small, roughly the size of a thumb, which suits tiny whole pickles and cornichon-style jars. Ready in about 50 days.
Armstrong Early Cluster traits
- Early pickling type, about 50 days
- Compact plants
- Small, thumb-sized fruit
Good for
- Small whole pickles
- Container growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Early Cluster this page | 50 days | — | — |
| A & C Pickling | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Armenian | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Calypso | 50–53 days | — | — |
| Carmen | 50–60 days | — | — |
| Carolina | 50 days | — | — |
| Double Feature | 50–57 days | — | — |
Armstrong Early Cluster FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Armstrong Early Cluster?
Armstrong Early Cluster is a quick pickling cucumber on compact plants. The fruit is small, roughly the size of a thumb, which suits tiny whole pickles and cornichon-style jars.
How many days to maturity is Armstrong Early Cluster?
Armstrong Early Cluster is listed at 50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Armstrong Early Cluster compare with other cucumber varieties?
Armstrong Early Cluster: 50 days. Similar cucumber varieties include A & C Pickling (50–55 days), Armenian (50–70 days), Calypso (50–53 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Armstrong Early Cluster good for?
Armstrong Early Cluster is grown for small whole pickles, 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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