Key facts
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Overview
Uzbkski is an heirloom cucumber from Uzbekistan with an unusual habit: the large, fat fruit, about 6 to 8 inches, turns brown as it ripens fully. It is also noted as a good keeper, so mature fruit can be stored for a while after picking rather than eaten right away.
Uzbkski traits
- Heirloom from Uzbekistan
- Large, plump fruit 6 to 8 inches long
- Skin turns brown at full ripeness
- Stores well after harvest
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Storage cucumber
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbkski this page | — | — | — |
| A & C Pickling | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Adam | 56–60 days | — | — |
| Alibi | 49 days | — | — |
| Amira | 52–56 days | — | — |
| Amour | 47 days | — | — |
| Armenian | 50–70 days | — | — |
Uzbkski FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Uzbkski?
Uzbkski is an heirloom cucumber from Uzbekistan with an unusual habit: the large, fat fruit, about 6 to 8 inches, turns brown as it ripens fully. It is also noted as a good keeper, so mature fruit can be stored for a while after picking rather than eaten right away.
How does Uzbkski compare with other cucumber varieties?
Similar cucumber varieties include A & C Pickling (50–55 days), Adam (56–60 days), Alibi (49 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Uzbkski good for?
Uzbkski is grown for fresh eating, storage cucumber.
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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