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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Chelsea Prize is an English slicing cucumber with slender, thin-skinned, non-bitter fruit 12 to 15 inches long. It is self-pollinating, so it sets fruit under cover without bees. Grow it on a trellis or greenhouse strings; about 60 days.
Chelsea Prize traits
- English slicing type
- Slender, thin-skinned, non-bitter fruit 12 to 15 inches
- Self-pollinating
- About 60 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Greenhouse growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Prize this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Beit Alpha | 60 days | — | — |
| Brocade | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpee's Sunnybrook Early | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless 26 | 60 days | — | — |
| Cobra | 60 days | — | — |
Chelsea Prize FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Chelsea Prize?
Chelsea Prize is an English slicing cucumber with slender, thin-skinned, non-bitter fruit 12 to 15 inches long. It is self-pollinating, so it sets fruit under cover without bees.
How many days to maturity is Chelsea Prize?
Chelsea Prize is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Chelsea Prize compare with other cucumber varieties?
Chelsea Prize: 60 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Beit Alpha (60 days), Brocade (60 days), Burpee's Sunnybrook Early (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Chelsea Prize good for?
Chelsea Prize is grown for fresh slicing, 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)
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