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- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Monastic is a dual-purpose cucumber for pickles and slicing. Harvested young, the fruit is short, plump, and cream-colored. The plants are drought tolerant, which is uncommon for a cucumber and makes it a reasonable choice where watering is irregular.
Monastic traits
- Dual-purpose pickling and slicing type
- Short, plump, cream-colored fruit when young
- Drought tolerant
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh slicing
- Dry gardens
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monastic this page | 65 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 | — | — |
Monastic FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Monastic?
Monastic is a dual-purpose cucumber for pickles and slicing. Harvested young, the fruit is short, plump, and cream-colored.
How many days to maturity is Monastic?
Monastic is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Monastic compare with other cucumber varieties?
Monastic: 65 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 Monastic good for?
Monastic is grown for pickling, fresh slicing, dry 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.