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- Days to maturity
- 60–70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Pepinex is an English greenhouse hybrid producing seedless cucumbers of the long, slender, straight kind sold in supermarkets. The fruit is slightly ribbed, thin-skinned, and free of bitterness, so no peeling is needed. It is described as disease-resistant, a helpful trait in the humid conditions of a greenhouse or tunnel. Train the vines vertically for straight fruit.
Pepinex traits
- English greenhouse hybrid
- Long, slender, straight fruit with light ribbing
- Seedless and non-bitter
- Thin skin that needs no peeling
- Disease-resistant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Greenhouse growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepinex 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 | — | — |
Pepinex FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Pepinex?
Pepinex is an English greenhouse hybrid producing seedless cucumbers of the long, slender, straight kind sold in supermarkets. The fruit is slightly ribbed, thin-skinned, and free of bitterness, so no peeling is needed.
How many days to maturity is Pepinex?
Pepinex 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 Pepinex compare with other cucumber varieties?
Pepinex: 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 Pepinex good for?
Pepinex is grown for fresh slicing, greenhouse growing.
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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