Storage Cucumbers

Whwoz · February 19, 2019

In looking around at the various varieties of cucumbers we have here in the land of OZ, I have come to realise that some (or at least one, Large white Russian, a 4lb beast) was breed as a storage cucumber. Information relating to the other varieties here is sparse in relation to storage/keeping qualities and was wondering if anyone was aware of any other varieties breed as keepers. Thanks.

PhilaGardener · February 19, 2019

Interesting. Poona Kheera is supposed to have a long shelf live after maturing on the vine, which I can confirm. Unfortunately, I didn't like the taste of the mature fruits. (The younger ones, before they started to russet, were fine, and the plants were very productive!)

Whwoz · February 20, 2019

Thanks PG, Poona Kheera is available here, shall give it a try. Have one called Long White sitting on a bench in the shed with pick date beside them to see how they hold.

habitat_gardener · February 25, 2019

Not a storage cucumber, but Armenian cucumber (actually a melon) lasts longer than regular cucumbers for me.

DonDuck · February 25, 2019

I grew the Armenian variety a couple of years on a trellis. I wasn't aware they are melons until some grew to about ten lbs. in size. When they were ripe, they turned yellow. Out of curiosity, I cut one and ate some. It was very sweet like a mild flavored melon.

Gardeneer · March 4, 2019

Cucumbers taste best when picked and eaten when young and tender. That is how we also use string bean, okra , broccoli,. That goes forArmenian cucumber too. To me, if the sleeds start getting hard or skin starts,yellowing, it goes in the compost .
About taste , a tender Boston pickler is one of the best tasting , to me.
I let one or two grow ripe, to save seeds from.

February 19, 2019	#1
Whwoz Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 870	Storage Cucumbers In looking around at the various varieties of cucumbers we have here in the land of OZ, I have come to realise that some (or at least one, Large white Russian, a 4lb beast) was breed as a storage cucumber. Information relating to the other varieties here is sparse in relation to storage/keeping qualities and was wondering if anyone was aware of any other varieties breed as keepers. Thanks.

March 4, 2019	#6
Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,916	Cucumbers taste best when picked and eaten when young and tender. That is how we also use string bean, okra , broccoli,. That goes forArmenian cucumber too. To me, if the sleeds start getting hard or skin starts,yellowing, it goes in the compost . About taste , a tender Boston pickler is one of the best tasting , to me. I let one or two grow ripe, to save seeds from. __________________ Gardeneer Happy Gardening !

February 19, 2019	#2
PhilaGardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Near Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,940	Interesting. Poona Kheera is supposed to have a long shelf live after maturing on the vine, which I can confirm. Unfortunately, I didn't like the taste of the mature fruits. (The younger ones, before they started to russet, were fine, and the plants were very productive!)

February 20, 2019	#3
Whwoz Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 870	Thanks PG, Poona Kheera is available here, shall give it a try. Have one called Long White sitting on a bench in the shed with pick date beside them to see how they hold.

February 25, 2019	#4
habitat_gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Central Valley Posts: 2,543	Not a storage cucumber, but Armenian cucumber (actually a melon) lasts longer than regular cucumbers for me.

February 25, 2019	#5
DonDuck Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Corinth, texas Posts: 1,784	I grew the Armenian variety a couple of years on a trellis. I wasn't aware they are melons until some grew to about ten lbs. in size. When they were ripe, they turned yellow. Out of curiosity, I cut one and ate some. It was very sweet like a mild flavored melon.