Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 68 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hartley is an F1 hybrid slicing cucumber. The vines produce dark green fruit 7 to 9 inches long and carry resistance to cucumber mosaic virus, powdery and downy mildew, angular leaf spot, scab and anthracnose. It is a later variety, needing about 68 days from seed, so give it a warm, early start where the season is short. The disease package makes it a steady performer in humid climates.
Hartley traits
- F1 hybrid slicing type
- Dark green fruit 7 to 9 inches
- Resistant to CMV, powdery and downy mildew, angular leaf spot, scab and anthracnose
- About 68 days from seed
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartley this page | 68 days | — | — |
| Japanese Long | 68 days | — | — |
| Daytona | 67 days | — | — |
| Poinsett 76 | 67 days | — | — |
| Edmonson | 70 days | — | — |
| Langelang Giant | 70 days | — | — |
| Little Potato | 70 days | Semi-bush | — |
Hartley FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Hartley?
Hartley is an F1 hybrid slicing cucumber. The vines produce dark green fruit 7 to 9 inches long and carry resistance to cucumber mosaic virus, powdery and downy mildew, angular leaf spot, scab and anthracnose.
How many days to maturity is Hartley?
Hartley is listed at 68 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Hartley compare with other cucumber varieties?
Hartley: 68 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Japanese Long (68 days), Daytona (67 days), Poinsett 76 (67 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hartley good for?
Hartley 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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