Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 50–57 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Double Feature is a hybrid cucumber meant to be picked at two sizes. Take the fruit at up to 4.5 inches for pickling, or let it grow to 5 to 7 inches for fresh slices. It begins bearing around 50 days.
Double Feature traits
- Hybrid pickler and slicer
- Pick up to 4.5 inches for pickles
- 5 to 7 inches for slicing
- About 50 days
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Feature this page | 50–57 days | — | — |
| A & C Pickling | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Armenian | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Armstrong Early Cluster | 50 days | — | — |
| Calypso | 50–53 days | — | — |
| Carmen | 50–60 days | — | — |
| Carolina | 50 days | — | — |
Double Feature FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Double Feature?
Double Feature is a hybrid cucumber meant to be picked at two sizes. Take the fruit at up to 4.5 inches for pickling, or let it grow to 5 to 7 inches for fresh slices.
How many days to maturity is Double Feature?
Double Feature is listed at 50–57 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Double Feature compare with other cucumber varieties?
Double Feature: 50–57 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 Double Feature good for?
Double Feature is grown for pickling, 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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