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- Days to maturity
- 60–70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tasty King is a Japanese hybrid slicing cucumber bred for long, elegant fruit. Vines carry dark, thin-skinned cucumbers that can stretch to about 18 inches while staying only 2 inches across, with a small seed cavity that keeps the flesh crisp. Trellising helps such long fruit hang straight.
Tasty King traits
- Japanese hybrid slicing type
- Dark, thin-skinned fruit up to 18 inches long and 2 inches wide
- Small seed cavity for a crisp bite
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty King this page | 60–70 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 | — | — |
Tasty King FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Tasty King?
Tasty King is a Japanese hybrid slicing cucumber bred for long, elegant fruit. Vines carry dark, thin-skinned cucumbers that can stretch to about 18 inches while staying only 2 inches across, with a small seed cavity that keeps the flesh crisp.
How many days to maturity is Tasty King?
Tasty King is listed at 60–70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Tasty King compare with other cucumber varieties?
Tasty King: 60–70 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 Tasty King good for?
Tasty King is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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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