Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Heirloom Duo is a seed mix of two novelty cucumbers: Armenian, the light green, ridged type sometimes called Yard Long, and Lemon, a yellow, lemon-sized cucumber that is burpless and bitter-free. Both are fun for fresh eating and give a mixed row plenty of variety. About 60 days.
Heirloom Duo traits
- Mix of Armenian and Lemon cucumbers
- Armenian: light green, ridged, very long fruit
- Lemon: yellow, lemon-sized, burpless and bitter-free
- About 60 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
- Novelty growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heirloom Duo this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Beit Alpha | 60 days | — | — |
| Brocade | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpee's Sunnybrook Early | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless 26 | 60 days | — | — |
| Chelsea Prize | 60 days | — | — |
Heirloom Duo FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Heirloom Duo?
Heirloom Duo is a seed mix of two novelty cucumbers: Armenian, the light green, ridged type sometimes called Yard Long, and Lemon, a yellow, lemon-sized cucumber that is burpless and bitter-free. Both are fun for fresh eating and give a mixed row plenty of variety.
How many days to maturity is Heirloom Duo?
Heirloom Duo 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 Heirloom Duo compare with other cucumber varieties?
Heirloom Duo: 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 Heirloom Duo good for?
Heirloom Duo is grown for fresh slicing, salads, novelty 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.