Key facts
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Overview
Half-long of Puglia is an early Italian cucumber-melon type from the south of Italy. The vines bear green fruit around 5 inches, shorter than most of its relatives, which is where the name comes from. Eat it young for the crispest texture.
Half-long of Puglia traits
- Early Italian cucumber-melon type
- Green fruit about 5 inches long
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-long of Puglia this page | — | — | — |
| A & C Pickling | 50–55 days | — | — |
| Adam | 56–60 days | — | — |
| Alibi | 49 days | — | — |
| Amira | 52–56 days | — | — |
| Amour | 47 days | — | — |
| Armenian | 50–70 days | — | — |
Half-long of Puglia FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Half-long of Puglia?
Half-long of Puglia is an early Italian cucumber-melon type from the south of Italy. The vines bear green fruit around 5 inches, shorter than most of its relatives, which is where the name comes from.
How does Half-long of Puglia compare with other cucumber varieties?
Similar cucumber varieties include A & C Pickling (50–55 days), Adam (56–60 days), Alibi (49 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Half-long of Puglia good for?
Half-long of Puglia is grown for fresh slicing.
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.