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- Days to maturity
- 63 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Babylon is a hybrid slicing cucumber with cylindrical, ribbed, dark green fruit of 7 to 8 inches that narrows slightly at the blossom end. Resistance to both downy mildew and powdery mildew helps the vines stay green late into the season when these diseases usually take hold. A trellis keeps the fruit straight and easy to find.
Babylon traits
- Hybrid slicing type
- Ribbed, dark green fruit 7 to 8 inches with a slight taper
- Resistant to downy mildew and powdery mildew
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon this page | 63 days | — | — |
| Birgit | 63 days | — | — |
| Boothby's Blonde | 63 days | — | — |
| Fanfare hybrid | About 63 days | Vining | — |
| Striped Armenian | 63 days | — | — |
| Thunderbird | 63 days | — | — |
| Burpless Beauty | 62 days | — | — |
Babylon FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Babylon?
Babylon is a hybrid slicing cucumber with cylindrical, ribbed, dark green fruit of 7 to 8 inches that narrows slightly at the blossom end. Resistance to both downy mildew and powdery mildew helps the vines stay green late into the season when these diseases usually take hold.
How many days to maturity is Babylon?
Babylon is listed at 63 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Babylon compare with other cucumber varieties?
Babylon: 63 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Birgit (63 days), Boothby's Blonde (63 days), Fanfare hybrid (About 63 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Babylon good for?
Babylon is grown for fresh slicing, 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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