VegetableCucumber
Addis Cucumber
Addis Cucumber is an open-pollinated heirloom variety that brings reliable productivity to gardens across the entire United States. These vining plants produce dark green, straight fruits with distinctive white spines, ready to harvest in just 50 to 59 days. Exceptionally adaptable to diverse growing conditions, Addis thrives in hardiness zones 2 through 12 whether planted in garden beds, containers with support, raised beds, or greenhouses. Its combination of quick maturity, impressive yields, and built-in disease resistance makes it a dependable choice for both pickling and fresh use.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
2-12
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam With Organic Matter
Growth Stats
24 in
Height
TypeBush
Spacing
12
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
2-12
Size
24in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
High
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Highlights
Dark green fruits with striking white spines signal peak ripeness in under two months, making Addis one of the faster-maturing cucumber varieties. The vines produce abundantly across climates from cold northern zones to warm southern regions, adapting with remarkable flexibility to wherever you plant them. Disease resistance to powdery mildew, downy mildew, anthracnose, and angular leaf spot means you'll spend less time troubleshooting common cucumber problems and more time harvesting.
Common Uses
Addis Cucumber is primarily grown for pickling, where its firm flesh and crisp texture hold up beautifully to brining and fermentation. The compact fruits also work well sliced fresh for salads and snacking, making it versatile enough for both preservation projects and immediate eating.
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Care Instructions
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after the final spring frost when soil has warmed, spacing plants 12 inches apart with rows 48 inches apart.
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds into warm soil after the last frost date has passed and soil temperature reaches at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Harvesting
Harvest Addis cucumbers when they reach dark green color with white spines fully visible, typically 50 to 59 days after planting. Pick fruits regularly when they're still firm and crisp to encourage continued production; leaving mature fruits on the vine signals the plant to stop flowering.
Pruning
Minimal pruning is needed for vining Addis Cucumber. Allow the main vine to grow freely, or train it along a trellis or support structure. Remove any damaged or diseased leaves to improve air circulation and reduce disease pressure.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Cucumis sativus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Growth Habit
Bush
Native Status
L48 (I)HI (I)PR (I)CAN (W)
History & Origin
“Addis Cucumber carries the hallmark of open-pollinated heirloom varieties, preserved and passed through generations of gardeners who valued its consistent performance across diverse American growing regions. This monoecious cultivar represents the kind of farmer-selected genetics that predate modern breeding, selected over time for its adaptability to local conditions and reliable yields rather than for any single spectacular trait.”