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- Days to maturity
- 50–60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Carmen is an F1 hybrid of the European greenhouse type, the long seedless cucumber sold shrink-wrapped in shops. Fruit is dark green, 14 to 16 inches long, with a short neck and an unusually long shelf life after picking. It tolerates downy and powdery mildew and, in northern areas, scab. Grow it in a greenhouse or high tunnel on a string or trellis; fruit this long needs vertical support. First harvest at about 50 days.
Carmen traits
- F1 hybrid European greenhouse type
- Dark green, short-necked fruit 14 to 16 inches
- Extra long shelf life
- Tolerant of downy and powdery mildew, and scab in the north
- About 50 days
Good for
- Greenhouse growing
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen this page | 50–60 days | — | — |
| A & C Pickling | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Armenian | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Armstrong Early Cluster | 50 days | — | — |
| Calypso | 50–53 days | — | — |
| Carolina | 50 days | — | — |
| Double Feature | 50–57 days | — | — |
Carmen FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Carmen?
Carmen is an F1 hybrid of the European greenhouse type, the long seedless cucumber sold shrink-wrapped in shops. Fruit is dark green, 14 to 16 inches long, with a short neck and an unusually long shelf life after picking.
How many days to maturity is Carmen?
Carmen is listed at 50–60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Carmen compare with other cucumber varieties?
Carmen: 50–60 days. Similar cucumber varieties include A & C Pickling (50–55 days), Armenian (50–70 days), Armstrong Early Cluster (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Carmen good for?
Carmen is grown for greenhouse growing, fresh slicing.
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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