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County Fair

Cucumber
Zone 1a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

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Botanical illustration of County Fair
50d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Growing note: Zone 1a has only 30 frost-free days — shorter than this crop's 50-day maturity. Outdoor planting is not viable; use protected cultivation.
MilestoneDate
Last FrostJun 15th
Growing ApproachProtected Environment Only

Crop Details

TraitValue
Days to Maturity50
Sun RequirementsFull SunFull sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)65
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)10

Today's Conditions

Wait until soil reaches at least 65°F before transplanting County Fair.

Garden Alerts

Zone 1a has only 30 frost-free days — shorter than this crop's 50-day maturity. Outdoor planting is not viable; use protected cultivation.

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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.
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.
Botanical illustration of County Fair

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.

Today's Conditions

Wait until soil reaches at least 65°F before transplanting County Fair.

Garden Alerts

Zone 1a has only 30 frost-free days — shorter than this crop's 50-day maturity. Outdoor planting is not viable; use protected cultivation.

Sowing Tips

Soil Temperature

Direct sow or transplant when soil at planting depth holds 65°F for reliable germination and early growth.

Direct Sow Preferred

Sensitive roots — does not transplant well. If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.

Expert Note

Start seeds outdoors only after consistently warm nights, and keep soil evenly moist to maintain steady vine growth and crisp pickles.