Oatmeal Farm Network | Cucumber Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity	Water (in/wk)
Armenian Cucumber	Technically a type of melon, this variety has long, ribbed, light green skin and a sweet, mild flavor.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Ashley	A heat-tolerant slicing cucumber, bred for southern climates, with dark green, straight fruits.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Beit Alpha	A Middle Eastern cucumber variety that is nearly seedless, sweet, and ideal for fresh eating.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Boston Pickling	A classic pickling cucumber variety that produces short, blocky fruits with a crunchy texture.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Burpless Tasty Green	A Japanese cucumber variety that is long, thin, and almost seedless, known for being easy to digest.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Bush Champion	A compact, bush variety that is perfect for small gardens and containers, producing full-sized slicing cucumbers.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Carosello	An Italian cucumber variety that is tender, juicy, and often compared to a melon in taste.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Cool Breeze	A parthenocarpic (self-pollinating) cucumber variety with thin, crisp fruits that are ideal for pickling or eating fresh.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Crystal Apple	An heirloom cucumber variety from New Zealand, with round, pale green fruits and a crisp, juicy texture.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Dasher II	A hybrid variety known for its uniform, smooth-skinned fruits and excellent disease resistance.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Early Spring Burpless	A cucumber variety that is easy to digest, with a mild flavor and crisp texture, ideal for fresh eating.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
English Cucumber	Also known as seedless or hothouse cucumber, it has a thin skin, mild flavor, and few seeds.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Greenhouse Cucumber	Cucumber variety grown in greenhouses.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	High (4% - 6%)	< 2	12A	Moderate	1 - 1.5
Harmonie	A European pickling cucumber variety, known for its crunchy texture and ideal size for making gherkins.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Japanese Climbing	A vigorous climbing variety that produces long, slender fruits with a mild, sweet flavor, ideal for vertical gardening.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Lemon Cucumber	A round, yellow cucumber with a mild, slightly sweet flavor, often used for fresh eating or pickling.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Marketmore 76	A popular slicing cucumber variety known for its disease resistance and dark green, uniform fruits.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Muncher	A smooth-skinned cucumber that is ideal for fresh eating, known for its sweet, non-bitter flavor.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
National Pickling	A variety specifically bred for pickling, producing short, crisp cucumbers with thin skins.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Parisian Pickling	An old French variety ideal for making cornichons (small pickles), with crunchy, dark green fruits.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Persian Cucumber	A small, smooth-skinned cucumber with a crisp texture and sweet flavor, commonly used in Mediterranean dishes.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Picklebush	A compact pickling cucumber variety that grows well in containers, producing crisp, blocky fruits.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Poinsett 76	An open-pollinated cucumber variety known for its resistance to disease and ability to grow in hot, humid climates.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Poona Kheera	An heirloom variety from India with russet-colored skin and a sweet, mild flavor that becomes more pronounced as it ripens.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Salad Bush	A compact, bush variety producing full-sized cucumbers, perfect for container gardening and small spaces.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Spacemaster	A dwarf cucumber variety that is ideal for growing in containers or small spaces, with crisp, dark green fruits.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Straight Eight	A versatile, heirloom cucumber known for its straight, uniform fruits, perfect for both slicing and pickling.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Suyo Long	A Chinese variety known for its long, ribbed fruits that are crisp, sweet, and slightly curved.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Sweet Success	A nearly seedless hybrid variety that produces long, smooth cucumbers with a mild, sweet flavor.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
Tanja	A European heirloom variety with long, slender fruits and a tender, mild flavor, perfect for slicing.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate
White Wonder	A unique white-skinned cucumber with a mild, crisp flavor, suitable for both fresh eating and pickling.	Sandy Loam	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	9A	Moderate