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- Days to maturity
- 56–60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Adam is an F1 hybrid gherkin for pickling. The gynoecious plants carry only female flowers, so fruit set is heavy, and the small cucumbers have shiny, nearly smooth, deep green skin. It resists downy mildew, powdery mildew, and cucumber mosaic virus, and matures in about 56 to 60 days. Pick at gherkin size every day or two for the best pickles.
Adam traits
- F1 hybrid gherkin type
- Gynoecious plants with only female flowers
- Shiny, nearly smooth, deep green skin
- Resists both mildews and cucumber mosaic virus
- Matures in about 56 to 60 days
Good for
- Gherkins
- Pickling
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam this page | 56–60 days | — | — |
| Asian Nectar | 56 days | — | — |
| Celebrity | 56 days | — | — |
| Eureka | 56 days | — | — |
| Glacier | 56 days | — | — |
| Marketmore 86 | 56 days | — | — |
| Spacemaster | 56 days | Bush | — |
Adam FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Adam?
Adam is an F1 hybrid gherkin for pickling. The gynoecious plants carry only female flowers, so fruit set is heavy, and the small cucumbers have shiny, nearly smooth, deep green skin.
How many days to maturity is Adam?
Adam is listed at 56–60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Adam compare with other cucumber varieties?
Adam: 56–60 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Asian Nectar (56 days), Celebrity (56 days), Eureka (56 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Adam good for?
Adam is grown for gherkins, pickling.
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.