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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Athens is a slicing cucumber with large, dark green fruit on vining plants. The record is thin beyond that, so grow it as a standard slicer: full sun, even moisture, a trellis if you have one, and regular picking.
Athens traits
- Slicing type
- Large, dark green fruit
Good for
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens this page | 75 days | — | — |
| Edmonson | 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 | — | — |
Athens FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Athens?
Athens is a slicing cucumber with large, dark green fruit on vining plants. The record is thin beyond that, so grow it as a standard slicer: full sun, even moisture, a trellis if you have one, and regular picking.
How many days to maturity is Athens?
Athens is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Athens compare with other cucumber varieties?
Athens: 75 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Edmonson (70 days), Langelang Giant (70 days), Little Potato (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Athens good for?
Athens 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.