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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Delikatesse is a German heirloom that serves two purposes depending on when you pick it: small fruit goes into the pickle jar, and later harvests become slicing cucumbers. The vines bear pale green fruit that can reach about 10 inches. A trellis keeps the longer fruit straight.
Delikatesse traits
- German heirloom for pickling and slicing
- Pale green fruit up to about 10 inches
- Harvest size determines the use
Good for
- Pickling when small
- Fresh slicing when larger
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delikatesse this page | 60 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 | — | — |
Delikatesse FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Delikatesse?
Delikatesse is a German heirloom that serves two purposes depending on when you pick it: small fruit goes into the pickle jar, and later harvests become slicing cucumbers. The vines bear pale green fruit that can reach about 10 inches.
How many days to maturity is Delikatesse?
Delikatesse is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Delikatesse compare with other cucumber varieties?
Delikatesse: 60 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 Delikatesse good for?
Delikatesse is grown for pickling when small, fresh slicing when larger.
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.