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- Days to maturity
- 60–75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Nippon Sanjaku Kiuri, whose name means Japan Three Foot Cucumber, is a Japanese heirloom slicing type with very long, narrow fruit. It eats best at around 18 inches even though it can grow longer. Left on the ground the fruit coils, so a trellis is the way to get straight cucumbers. Harvest begins about 60 to 75 days from seed.
Nippon Sanjaku Kiuri traits
- Japanese heirloom slicing type
- Long, narrow fruit best eaten at about 18 inches
- Coils on the ground, so trellising is needed for straight fruit
- About 60 to 75 days from seed
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Trellis growing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nippon Sanjaku Kiuri this page | 60–75 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 | — | — |
Nippon Sanjaku Kiuri FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Nippon Sanjaku Kiuri?
Nippon Sanjaku Kiuri, whose name means Japan Three Foot Cucumber, is a Japanese heirloom slicing type with very long, narrow fruit. It eats best at around 18 inches even though it can grow longer.
How many days to maturity is Nippon Sanjaku Kiuri?
Nippon Sanjaku Kiuri is listed at 60–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Nippon Sanjaku Kiuri compare with other cucumber varieties?
Nippon Sanjaku Kiuri: 60–75 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 Nippon Sanjaku Kiuri good for?
Nippon Sanjaku Kiuri is grown for fresh slicing, trellis growing.
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.