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Overview
Southern Delight is a Japanese hybrid slicing cucumber that also works for pickling. The deep green fruit runs 8 to 10 inches long and only about an inch wide. Heat and disease resistance make it a sound choice for hot, humid summers. Trellis for straight fruit.
Southern Delight traits
- Japanese hybrid for slicing and pickling
- Deep green fruit 8 to 10 inches long, about 1 inch wide
- Heat- and disease-resistant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Pickling
- Hot-summer gardens
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Delight 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 | — | — |
Southern Delight FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Southern Delight?
Southern Delight is a Japanese hybrid slicing cucumber that also works for pickling. The deep green fruit runs 8 to 10 inches long and only about an inch wide.
How does Southern Delight 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 Southern Delight good for?
Southern Delight is grown for fresh slicing, pickling, hot-summer 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.