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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Edmonson is a tough heirloom cucumber used for both pickling and slicing. The vines bear whitish-green fruit around 4 inches, and the plant is noted for tolerating disease, insects, and drought, a rare combination that suits low-input gardens and hot, dry summers. Pick at the small size for pickles.
Edmonson traits
- Heirloom dual-purpose type
- Whitish-green fruit about 4 inches
- Tolerant of disease, insects, and drought
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh slicing
- Dry or low-maintenance gardens
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonson this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Langelang Giant | 70 days | — | — |
| Little Potato | 70 days | Semi-bush | — |
| Marketmore 76 | 70 days | — | — |
| Mideast Prolific | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Summer Dance | 70 days | — | — |
| Hartley | 68 days | — | — |
Edmonson FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Edmonson?
Edmonson is a tough heirloom cucumber used for both pickling and slicing. The vines bear whitish-green fruit around 4 inches, and the plant is noted for tolerating disease, insects, and drought, a rare combination that suits low-input gardens and hot, dry summers.
How many days to maturity is Edmonson?
Edmonson is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Edmonson compare with other cucumber varieties?
Edmonson: 70 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Langelang Giant (70 days), Little Potato (70 days), Marketmore 76 (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Edmonson good for?
Edmonson is grown for pickling, fresh slicing, dry or low-maintenance gardens.
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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