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- Days to maturity
- 52 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Spear-it is a hybrid pickling cucumber with medium dark green fruit on gynoecious plants. It tolerates cucumber mosaic, powdery and downy mildew, angular leaf spot, anthracnose and scab. Fruit begins at about 52 days; keep it picked to sustain the heavy set.
Spear-it traits
- Hybrid pickling type
- Gynoecious plants
- Medium dark green fruit
- Tolerant of CMV, mildews, angular leaf spot, anthracnose and scab
Good for
- Pickling
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spear-it this page | 52 days | — | — |
| Amira | 52–56 days | — | — |
| Boston Pickling Improved | 52 days | — | — |
| County Fair | 52 days | — | — |
| Diomede | 52 days | — | — |
| Jackson Classic | 52 days | Bush | — |
| Lafayette | 52 days | — | — |
Spear-it FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Spear-it?
Spear-it is a hybrid pickling cucumber with medium dark green fruit on gynoecious plants. It tolerates cucumber mosaic, powdery and downy mildew, angular leaf spot, anthracnose and scab.
How many days to maturity is Spear-it?
Spear-it is listed at 52 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Spear-it compare with other cucumber varieties?
Spear-it: 52 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Amira (52–56 days), Boston Pickling Improved (52 days), County Fair (52 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Spear-it good for?
Spear-it is grown for pickling.
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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