Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 58 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Panther is a gynoecious slicing cucumber with slim, white-spined fruit about 8.5 inches long. It resists angular leaf spot, anthracnose 1 and 2, downy and powdery mildew, scab and cucumber mosaic virus. First fruit arrives around 58 days, and the all-female plants set heavily, so pick often.
Panther traits
- Slicing type
- Gynoecious plants
- Slim, white-spined fruit about 8.5 inches
- Resistant to ALS, anthracnose 1 and 2, downy and powdery mildew, scab and CMV
- About 58 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther this page | 58 days | — | — |
| Early Green Cluster | 58 days | — | — |
| Japanese Climbing | 58–65 days | — | — |
| Salad Bush | 58 days | Bush | — |
| Straight Eight | 58 days | — | — |
| True Lemon | 58–70 days | — | — |
| Ultra Pak | 58 days | — | — |
Panther FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Panther?
Panther is a gynoecious slicing cucumber with slim, white-spined fruit about 8.5 inches long. It resists angular leaf spot, anthracnose 1 and 2, downy and powdery mildew, scab and cucumber mosaic virus.
How many days to maturity is Panther?
Panther is listed at 58 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Panther compare with other cucumber varieties?
Panther: 58 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Early Green Cluster (58 days), Japanese Climbing (58–65 days), Salad Bush (58 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Panther good for?
Panther 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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