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- Days to maturity
- 56 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Glacier is a Mediterranean-style greenhouse hybrid slicer, the kind harvested small. The cucumbers are dark green with thin skin and light ribbing, and taste best picked at 4 to 5 inches. Fruit sets without pollination, so it produces inside a greenhouse or tunnel where insects rarely visit. Pick often; the ideal size passes quickly.
Glacier traits
- Mediterranean greenhouse hybrid
- Thin-skinned, dark green fruit with light ribbing
- Best harvested at 4 to 5 inches
- Fruit sets with no pollination needed
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Greenhouse growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier this page | 56 days | — | — |
| Adam | 56–60 days | — | — |
| Asian Nectar | 56 days | — | — |
| Celebrity | 56 days | — | — |
| Eureka | 56 days | — | — |
| Marketmore 86 | 56 days | — | — |
| Spacemaster | 56 days | Bush | — |
Glacier FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Glacier?
Glacier is a Mediterranean-style greenhouse hybrid slicer, the kind harvested small. The cucumbers are dark green with thin skin and light ribbing, and taste best picked at 4 to 5 inches.
How many days to maturity is Glacier?
Glacier is listed at 56 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Glacier compare with other cucumber varieties?
Glacier: 56 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Adam (56–60 days), Asian Nectar (56 days), Celebrity (56 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Glacier good for?
Glacier 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.