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- Days to maturity
- 35–60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
White Wonder is an heirloom cucumber that works for both slicing and pickling, and its ivory skin is the first thing anyone notices. The fruit is oval, reaches about 7 to 8 inches, and stays pale from start to finish because the skin simply lacks chlorophyll; a green White Wonder is not a thing. Pick when the color is fully ivory but before any yellow tint shows, since that is when the crisp, juicy white flesh is at its mildest, with almost no bitterness. The thin skin needs no peeling. Grow it like any other cucumber: direct sow into warm, fertile, well-drained ground in full sun, keep the water steady, and give the vigorous vines a trellis so the fruit hangs clean. Harvest every two or three days and pull any oversized fruit so the plant keeps setting. Heat tolerance is on par with ordinary green types. A fun choice for gardeners who like to surprise visitors or market customers.
White Wonder traits
- Ivory-white skin caused by a lack of chlorophyll, never green when ripe
- Oval fruit best taken at 7 to 8 inches or smaller
- Crisp, juicy white flesh with a mild, cool, faintly sweet taste
- Thin skin that can be eaten without peeling
- Vigorous vines that benefit from a trellis
- Heat tolerance similar to standard cucumbers
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Pickling
- Novelty fruit for markets and visitors
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Wonder this page | 35–60 days | — | — |
| Diva | 32 days | Vining | — |
| Salt and Pepper | 39–49 days | — | — |
| Green Light F1 | 30–37 days | Vining | — |
| Moringa | 40–50 days | — | — |
| Bush Pickle | 45 days | Bush | — |
| Cool Breeze | 45–49 days | — | — |
White Wonder FAQ
What kind of cucumber is White Wonder?
White Wonder is an heirloom cucumber that works for both slicing and pickling, and its ivory skin is the first thing anyone notices. The fruit is oval, reaches about 7 to 8 inches, and stays pale from start to finish because the skin simply lacks chlorophyll; a green White Wonder is not a thing.
How many days to maturity is White Wonder?
White Wonder is listed at 35–60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does White Wonder compare with other cucumber varieties?
White Wonder: 35–60 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Diva (32 days), Salt and Pepper (39–49 days), Green Light F1 (30–37 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is White Wonder good for?
White Wonder is grown for fresh slicing, pickling, novelty fruit for markets and visitors.
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.