Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Collier is a cucumber with stubby, blocky fruit, 2 to 5 inches in length and 1 1/2 to 2 inches across, with tender skin in a pale white-green shade. Expect harvest roughly 60 days after sowing. The stubby fruit and tender skin suit pickling or eating whole without peeling.
Collier traits
- Stubby, blocky fruit, 2 to 5 inches in length
- Tender skin in a pale white-green shade
- Roughly 60 days after sowing
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh eating
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collier 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 | — | — |
Collier FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Collier?
Collier is a cucumber with stubby, blocky fruit, 2 to 5 inches in length and 1 1/2 to 2 inches across, with tender skin in a pale white-green shade. Expect harvest roughly 60 days after sowing.
How many days to maturity is Collier?
Collier 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 Collier compare with other cucumber varieties?
Collier: 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 Collier good for?
Collier is grown for pickling, fresh eating.
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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