County Fair

Cucumber

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🌱 50d to harvest Vine

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

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	May 13th
Last Frost	May 13th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 27th
Harvest Begins	Jul 16th
Harvest Ends	Sep 27th

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

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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.

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.

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.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 65°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.

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.