Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 53 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Greensleeves is a hybrid slicing cucumber with dark green fruit and good overall disease tolerance. It resists scab, cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew and anthracnose races 1 and 2. First fruit comes at about 53 days.
Greensleeves traits
- Hybrid slicing type
- Dark green fruit
- Resists scab, CMV, powdery mildew and anthracnose 1 and 2
- About 53 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensleeves this page | 53 days | — | — |
| Burpee Pickler | 53 days | — | — |
| Fancipak M | 53 days | — | — |
| Salty | 53 days | — | — |
| Stonewall | 53 days | — | — |
| Amira | 52–56 days | — | — |
| Boston Pickling Improved | 52 days | — | — |
Greensleeves FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Greensleeves?
Greensleeves is a hybrid slicing cucumber with dark green fruit and good overall disease tolerance. It resists scab, cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew and anthracnose races 1 and 2.
How many days to maturity is Greensleeves?
Greensleeves is listed at 53 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Greensleeves compare with other cucumber varieties?
Greensleeves: 53 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Burpee Pickler (53 days), Fancipak M (53 days), Salty (53 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Greensleeves good for?
Greensleeves 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)
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