Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 48 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Slicemaster is a hybrid slicer with dark green fruit about 8.5 inches long. The plants are mostly female-flowered, which concentrates fruit set. Ready in about 48 days, one of the quicker slicers.
Slicemaster traits
- Hybrid slicing type
- Dark green fruit about 8.5 inches
- Mostly female blossoms
- About 48 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slicemaster this page | 48 days | — | — |
| Corinto | 48 days | — | — |
| Genuine | 48 days | — | — |
| Miniature White | 48 days | — | — |
| Northern Pickling | 48 days | — | — |
| Alibi | 49 days | — | — |
| Amour | 47 days | — | — |
Slicemaster FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Slicemaster?
Slicemaster is a hybrid slicer with dark green fruit about 8.5 inches long. The plants are mostly female-flowered, which concentrates fruit set.
How many days to maturity is Slicemaster?
Slicemaster is listed at 48 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Slicemaster compare with other cucumber varieties?
Slicemaster: 48 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Corinto (48 days), Genuine (48 days), Miniature White (48 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Slicemaster good for?
Slicemaster 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.