Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 57–65 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Pearl stands out on the vine: the fruit is pale, anywhere from light green to white, and the spines are white too. Pick at around 6 inches for the best texture. The plants resist downy mildew, and the first fruit arrives at about 57 days.
Pearl traits
- Pale fruit, light green to white, with white spines
- Pick at about 6 inches for best texture
- Resistant to downy mildew
- About 57 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Pickling
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl this page | 57–65 days | — | — |
| Little Leaf | 57–62 days | — | — |
| Sugar Crunch | 57 days | — | — |
| Tasty Green | 57–62 days | — | — |
| Tsuyataro | 57 days | — | — |
| Adam | 56–60 days | — | — |
| Asian Nectar | 56 days | — | — |
Pearl FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Pearl?
Pearl stands out on the vine: the fruit is pale, anywhere from light green to white, and the spines are white too. Pick at around 6 inches for the best texture.
How many days to maturity is Pearl?
Pearl is listed at 57–65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Pearl compare with other cucumber varieties?
Pearl: 57–65 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Little Leaf (57–62 days), Sugar Crunch (57 days), Tasty Green (57–62 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Pearl good for?
Pearl is grown for fresh slicing, pickling.
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.