Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
North Carolina is an heirloom pickling cucumber with small, blocky, creamy white fruit of 2 to 3 inches. The pale color stands out against the foliage, so fruit is rarely missed at harvest, and the small size is ready-made for whole pickles.
North Carolina traits
- Heirloom pickling type
- Blocky, creamy white fruit 2 to 3 inches
- Easy to spot at harvest
Good for
- Whole pickles
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Beit Alpha | 60 days | — | — |
| Brocade | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpee's Sunnybrook Early | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless 26 | 60 days | — | — |
| Chelsea Prize | 60 days | — | — |
North Carolina FAQ
What kind of cucumber is North Carolina?
North Carolina is an heirloom pickling cucumber with small, blocky, creamy white fruit of 2 to 3 inches. The pale color stands out against the foliage, so fruit is rarely missed at harvest, and the small size is ready-made for whole pickles.
How many days to maturity is North Carolina?
North Carolina is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does North Carolina compare with other cucumber varieties?
North Carolina: 60 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Beit Alpha (60 days), Brocade (60 days), Burpee's Sunnybrook Early (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is North Carolina good for?
North Carolina is grown for whole pickles.
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.