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- Days to maturity
- 52 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Diomede is a classic American slicing cucumber with deep green fruit 8 to 9 inches long and 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches wide, with a small seed cavity. It is a gynoecious type supplied with 12 percent pollinizer seed, so plant the whole packet. The plants grow on the ground or on a trellis and resist scab, powdery mildew, and the zucchini mosaic, watermelon mosaic, and papaya ringspot viruses. Maturity is about 52 days.
Diomede traits
- American slicing type with deep green fruit 8 to 9 inches
- Small seed cavity
- Gynoecious with 12 percent pollinizer included
- Grows on the ground or on a trellis
- Resistant to powdery mildew, scab, and three mosaic-type viruses
- About 52 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diomede this page | 52 days | — | — |
| Amira | 52–56 days | — | — |
| Boston Pickling Improved | 52 days | — | — |
| County Fair | 52 days | — | — |
| Jackson Classic | 52 days | Bush | — |
| Lafayette | 52 days | — | — |
| Olympian | 52 days | — | — |
Diomede FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Diomede?
Diomede is a classic American slicing cucumber with deep green fruit 8 to 9 inches long and 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches wide, with a small seed cavity. It is a gynoecious type supplied with 12 percent pollinizer seed, so plant the whole packet.
How many days to maturity is Diomede?
Diomede is listed at 52 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Diomede compare with other cucumber varieties?
Diomede: 52 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Amira (52–56 days), Boston Pickling Improved (52 days), County Fair (52 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Diomede good for?
Diomede is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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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