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- Days to maturity
- 63 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Birgit is a European-style burpless hybrid slicer with dark green, lightly ribbed fruit that reaches about 14 inches. Fruit this long grows straightest on a trellis, so plan on vertical support. Around 63 days to harvest.
Birgit traits
- European type burpless hybrid slicer
- Dark green, slightly ribbed fruit about 14 inches
- Best grown on a trellis
- About 63 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birgit this page | 63 days | — | — |
| Babylon | 63 days | — | — |
| Boothby's Blonde | 63 days | — | — |
| Fanfare hybrid | About 63 days | Vining | — |
| Striped Armenian | 63 days | — | — |
| Thunderbird | 63 days | — | — |
| Burpless Beauty | 62 days | — | — |
Birgit FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Birgit?
Birgit is a European-style burpless hybrid slicer with dark green, lightly ribbed fruit that reaches about 14 inches. Fruit this long grows straightest on a trellis, so plan on vertical support.
How many days to maturity is Birgit?
Birgit is listed at 63 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Birgit compare with other cucumber varieties?
Birgit: 63 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Babylon (63 days), Boothby's Blonde (63 days), Fanfare hybrid (About 63 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Birgit good for?
Birgit 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.