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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Brocade is an open-pollinated heirloom of the Asian suyo type. Heat-tolerant vines bear non-bitter fruit about 12 inches by 1 1/2 inches, and because it is open-pollinated you can save seed. Trellis for straight fruit and expect it to keep producing through summer heat.
Brocade traits
- Heirloom, open-pollinated suyo type
- Heat-tolerant vines
- Non-bitter fruit about 12 by 1 1/2 inches
- Suited to seed saving
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Seed saving
- Summer crops
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brocade this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Beit Alpha | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpee's Sunnybrook Early | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless 26 | 60 days | — | — |
| Chelsea Prize | 60 days | — | — |
| Cobra | 60 days | — | — |
Brocade FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Brocade?
Brocade is an open-pollinated heirloom of the Asian suyo type. Heat-tolerant vines bear non-bitter fruit about 12 inches by 1 1/2 inches, and because it is open-pollinated you can save seed.
How many days to maturity is Brocade?
Brocade 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 Brocade compare with other cucumber varieties?
Brocade: 60 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Beit Alpha (60 days), Burpee's Sunnybrook Early (60 days), Burpless (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Brocade good for?
Brocade is grown for fresh slicing, seed saving, summer crops.
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)
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