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- Days to maturity
- 52 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Socrates is a Beit Alpha type cucumber that handles colder conditions better than most of its kind. The vines carry dark green, thin-skinned, seedless fruit 7 to 8 inches long. It is parthenocarpic, so it sets fruit without pollination and does well in a greenhouse or under cover. Resistant to powdery mildew and scab. Around 52 days.
Socrates traits
- Beit Alpha type
- Tolerates colder conditions
- Dark green, thin-skinned, seedless fruit 7 to 8 inches
- Parthenocarpic; sets fruit without pollination
- Resistant to powdery mildew and scab
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Greenhouse growing
- Snacking
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socrates 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 | — | — |
Socrates FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Socrates?
Socrates is a Beit Alpha type cucumber that handles colder conditions better than most of its kind. The vines carry dark green, thin-skinned, seedless fruit 7 to 8 inches long.
How many days to maturity is Socrates?
Socrates 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 Socrates compare with other cucumber varieties?
Socrates: 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 Socrates good for?
Socrates is grown for fresh slicing, greenhouse growing, snacking.
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.