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- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Clinton is an open-pollinated pickling cucumber with one of the broadest resistance lists among heirloom-style types. Vines of 4 to 5 feet bear cylindrical, dark green fruit 5 to 6 inches long. It stands up to anthracnose races 1 and 2, downy mildew, powdery mildew, scab, cucumber mosaic virus, and STM, which makes it a strong pick for gardeners who save seed and struggle with foliage diseases. Trellis the moderate vines for clean fruit and good airflow.
Clinton traits
- Open-pollinated pickling type
- Vines 4 to 5 feet long
- Cylindrical, dark green fruit 5 to 6 inches
- Resistant to anthracnose 1 and 2, downy and powdery mildew
- Resistant to scab, cucumber mosaic virus, and STM
Good for
- Pickling
- Seed saving
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton this page | 55 days | — | — |
| Big Burpless | 55 days | — | — |
| Burpee Hybrid II | 55 days | — | — |
| Bush Champion | 55 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Crop | 55 days | — | — |
| Bush Slicer | 55 days | — | — |
| Chicago | 55 days | — | — |
Clinton FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Clinton?
Clinton is an open-pollinated pickling cucumber with one of the broadest resistance lists among heirloom-style types. Vines of 4 to 5 feet bear cylindrical, dark green fruit 5 to 6 inches long.
How many days to maturity is Clinton?
Clinton is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Clinton compare with other cucumber varieties?
Clinton: 55 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Big Burpless (55 days), Burpee Hybrid II (55 days), Bush Champion (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Clinton good for?
Clinton is grown for pickling, seed saving.
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.