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- Days to maturity
- 47 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Amour is an extra-early pickling cucumber that also eats well fresh. The dark green fruit is spiny and 4 to 5 inches long. The plants are parthenocarpic, setting fruit without pollination, which suits greenhouses, row covers and gardens short on bees. It resists scab, both mildews and cucumber mosaic virus. First pickles at about 47 days.
Amour traits
- Extra-early pickling type, about 47 days
- Spiny, dark green fruit 4 to 5 inches
- Parthenocarpic; sets fruit without pollination
- Resists scab, both mildews and CMV
- Also good fresh
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh eating
- Greenhouse or row-cover growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amour this page | 47 days | — | — |
| Diamant | 47 days | — | — |
| Bushy | 46–49 days | — | — |
| Corinto | 48 days | — | — |
| Genuine | 48 days | — | — |
| Miniature White | 48 days | — | — |
| Northern Pickling | 48 days | — | — |
Amour FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Amour?
Amour is an extra-early pickling cucumber that also eats well fresh. The dark green fruit is spiny and 4 to 5 inches long.
How many days to maturity is Amour?
Amour is listed at 47 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Amour compare with other cucumber varieties?
Amour: 47 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Diamant (47 days), Bushy (46–49 days), Corinto (48 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Amour good for?
Amour is grown for pickling, fresh eating, greenhouse or row-cover 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.