Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 56 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Asian Nectar is a hybrid cucumber for both slicing and pickling, with notably juicy fruit up to 7 inches long. The plants are disease resistant, and the first fruit comes at about 56 days.
Asian Nectar traits
- Hybrid slicer and pickler
- Extra juicy fruit up to 7 inches
- Disease resistant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Pickling
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Nectar this page | 56 days | — | — |
| Adam | 56–60 days | — | — |
| Celebrity | 56 days | — | — |
| Eureka | 56 days | — | — |
| Glacier | 56 days | — | — |
| Marketmore 86 | 56 days | — | — |
| Spacemaster | 56 days | Bush | — |
Asian Nectar FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Asian Nectar?
Asian Nectar is a hybrid cucumber for both slicing and pickling, with notably juicy fruit up to 7 inches long. The plants are disease resistant, and the first fruit comes at about 56 days.
How many days to maturity is Asian Nectar?
Asian Nectar is listed at 56 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Asian Nectar compare with other cucumber varieties?
Asian Nectar: 56 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Adam (56–60 days), Celebrity (56 days), Eureka (56 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Asian Nectar good for?
Asian Nectar 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)
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