County Fair

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Crisp as a cool morning, ‘County Fair’ pickling cucumbers deliver a bright, snap-forward bite with a clean, refreshing flavor and a tightly textured interior.

Bred for uniform, small-to-medium fruits, they’re ideal for preserving and also shine fresh for snacking—staying pleasantly firm rather than turning soft. Grow a row for that classic, garden-to-jar satisfaction, with fruits that mature in about 50 days and keep coming as the vines climb.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 50 DaysHabit: Vine

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County Fair Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Jun 1st	Jun 15th	Aug 4th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	May 25th	Jun 8th	Jul 28th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	May 15th	May 29th	Jul 18th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	May 15th	May 29th	Jul 18th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	May 19th	Jun 2nd	Jul 22nd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	May 15th	May 29th	Jul 18th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	May 13th	May 27th	Jul 16th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	May 8th	May 22nd	Jul 11th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	May 4th	May 18th	Jul 7th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	May 1st	May 15th	Jul 4th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Apr 25th	May 9th	Jun 28th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Apr 20th	May 4th	Jun 23rd – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Apr 10th	Apr 24th	Jun 13th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Apr 1st	Apr 15th	Jun 4th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Mar 23rd	Apr 6th	May 26th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Mar 6th	Mar 20th	May 9th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Feb 9th	Feb 23rd	Apr 14th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	50
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	65
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

County Fair is a pickling-market cucumber with a tight, high-crisp texture—perfect when you want pickle brine to add tang without the interior turning mushy. Slice thick for a satisfying snap or jar for that immediate crunch that holds in the fridge.

Best Uses

quick pickles with vinegar, sugar, and garlic
classic refrigerator pickles for week-long crunch
snack-slicing with flaky salt and a squeeze of lemon
chopped cucumber salad where the pieces must stay crisp

Flavor Profile

clean, bracing cucumber freshness bright, tangy pickling notes snappy, tightly textured flesh that resists softening

Kitchen Pairings

white vinegar garlic cracked black pepper fresh dill (unless you’re avoiding it) plain Greek yogurt

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I manage powdery mildew on Cucumis sativus (cucumber) in a home garden?

Powdery mildew shows up as a white, powdery coating on cucumber leaves, often starting on older leaves as the plants thicken. Remove badly infected leaves early, improve airflow by spacing plants and using trellises, and water at the base so foliage stays dry. If it’s spreading, use a labeled fungicide or a potassium bicarbonate product and repeat according to label timing until new growth stays clean.

How often should I water Cucumis sativus during the main growing phase (after flowering)?

During flowering and fruit set, keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, split into 2–3 deep waterings. Water more frequently in hot weather or containers, checking that the top 1 inch of soil doesn’t dry out completely. Uneven watering can cause misshapen fruit and bitter cucumbers, so maintain a steady schedule once the first cucumbers start growing.

What signs tell me my Cucumis sativus cucumbers are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits reach the expected size for your plant training (often about 50 days from sowing), with firm skins and a crisp snap when bent. Pick regularly—typically every 1–2 days during peak production—before cucumbers turn yellow or start to look puffy. If seeds begin to look mature through the skin or the fruit becomes dull and soft, it’s past peak and will reduce future yield.