Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 40–50 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Moringa cucumber is a pickling type that also slices well for salads. The vines produce slim fruit around 4 to 6 inches long and roughly an inch thick, a handy size for whole pickles. Harvest often to keep the plants producing.
Moringa traits
- Pickling cucumber that doubles as a salad type
- Slender fruit 4 to 6 inches long and about 1 inch wide
Good for
- Pickling
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moringa this page | 40–50 days | — | — |
| Salt and Pepper | 39–49 days | — | — |
| Bush Pickle | 45 days | Bush | — |
| Cool Breeze | 45–49 days | — | — |
| Super Bush Slicers | 45–50 days | Bush | — |
| Sweeter Yet | 45–50 days | — | — |
| Talladega | 45–55 days | — | — |
Moringa FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Moringa?
Moringa cucumber is a pickling type that also slices well for salads. The vines produce slim fruit around 4 to 6 inches long and roughly an inch thick, a handy size for whole pickles.
How many days to maturity is Moringa?
Moringa is listed at 40–50 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Moringa compare with other cucumber varieties?
Moringa: 40–50 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Salt and Pepper (39–49 days), Bush Pickle (45 days), Cool Breeze (45–49 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Moringa good for?
Moringa is grown for pickling, 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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