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- Days to maturity
- 50–60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Futura is a greenhouse cucumber valued for its tolerance of botrytis and mycosphaerella, two rots that trouble protected crops. Note that it is not tolerant of powdery mildew until the plants are established, so watch young plants closely. About 50 days.
Futura traits
- Greenhouse type
- Tolerant of botrytis and mycosphaerella
- Vulnerable to powdery mildew while young
- About 50 days
Good for
- Greenhouse growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futura this page | 50–60 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 | — | — |
Futura FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Futura?
Futura is a greenhouse cucumber valued for its tolerance of botrytis and mycosphaerella, two rots that trouble protected crops. Note that it is not tolerant of powdery mildew until the plants are established, so watch young plants closely.
How many days to maturity is Futura?
Futura 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 Futura compare with other cucumber varieties?
Futura: 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 Futura good for?
Futura is grown for greenhouse growing.
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.