Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bush Crop is a true bush slicing cucumber: plants stay 2.5 to 3 feet across with no runners, yet still produce 6 to 8 inch fruit. It resists scab. A good fit for containers and small beds, with fruit ready in about 55 days.
Bush Crop traits
- Bush slicing type with no runners
- Plants 2.5 to 3 feet
- Fruit 6 to 8 inches
- Resistant to scab
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Container growing
- Small gardens
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bush Crop this page | 55 days | — | — |
| Big Burpless | 55 days | — | — |
| Burpee Hybrid II | 55 days | — | — |
| Bush Champion | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Slicer | 55 days | — | — |
| Chicago | 55 days | — | — |
| Clinton | 55 days | — | — |
Bush Crop FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Bush Crop?
Bush Crop is a true bush slicing cucumber: plants stay 2.5 to 3 feet across with no runners, yet still produce 6 to 8 inch fruit. It resists scab.
How many days to maturity is Bush Crop?
Bush Crop is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Bush Crop compare with other cucumber varieties?
Bush Crop: 55 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Big Burpless (55 days), Burpee Hybrid II (55 days), Bush Champion (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bush Crop good for?
Bush Crop is grown for fresh slicing, container growing, small gardens.
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.