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- Days to maturity
- 39–49 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Salt and Pepper is a white-skinned pickling hybrid from Cornell University, bred by Jason Cavatorta. The oval fruit is 3 to 5 inches and about 4 ounces, and its black spines against the white skin explain the name. It carries high resistance to angular leaf spot and powdery mildew, and harvest starts in 39 to 49 days. Pick often for crisp, pale pickles.
Salt and Pepper traits
- Cornell-bred pickling hybrid
- White-skinned, oval fruit 3 to 5 inches with black spines
- About 4 ounces per fruit
- High resistance to angular leaf spot and powdery mildew
- Harvest in 39 to 49 days
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh eating when small
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt and Pepper this page | 39–49 days | — | — |
| Moringa | 40–50 days | — | — |
| White Wonder | 35–60 days | — | — |
| Bush Pickle | 45 days | Bush | — |
| Cool Breeze | 45–49 days | — | — |
| Super Bush Slicers | 45–50 days | Bush | — |
| Sweeter Yet | 45–50 days | — | — |
Salt and Pepper FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Salt and Pepper?
Salt and Pepper is a white-skinned pickling hybrid from Cornell University, bred by Jason Cavatorta. The oval fruit is 3 to 5 inches and about 4 ounces, and its black spines against the white skin explain the name.
How many days to maturity is Salt and Pepper?
Salt and Pepper is listed at 39–49 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Salt and Pepper compare with other cucumber varieties?
Salt and Pepper: 39–49 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Moringa (40–50 days), White Wonder (35–60 days), Bush Pickle (45 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Salt and Pepper good for?
Salt and Pepper is grown for pickling, fresh eating when small.
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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