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- Days to maturity
- 65–70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tortarello Abruozzese is an Italian cucumber-melon type from Abruzzo, eaten like a cucumber though botanically closer to a melon. The vines bear ribbed, light green fruit about 10 to 11 inches long. Trellis it for straighter fruit and enjoy it young and crisp.
Tortarello Abruozzese traits
- Italian cucumber-melon type
- Ribbed, light green fruit 10 to 11 inches long
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortarello Abruozzese this page | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Ashley | 65 days | — | — |
| Crystal Apple | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Everbearing | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Ivory Queen | 65 days | — | — |
| Lemon | 65–68 days | — | — |
| Long Green Improved | 65 days | — | — |
Tortarello Abruozzese FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Tortarello Abruozzese?
Tortarello Abruozzese is an Italian cucumber-melon type from Abruzzo, eaten like a cucumber though botanically closer to a melon. The vines bear ribbed, light green fruit about 10 to 11 inches long.
How many days to maturity is Tortarello Abruozzese?
Tortarello Abruozzese is listed at 65–70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Tortarello Abruozzese compare with other cucumber varieties?
Tortarello Abruozzese: 65–70 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Ashley (65 days), Crystal Apple (65–75 days), Everbearing (65–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tortarello Abruozzese good for?
Tortarello Abruozzese 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.