Anyone else grow "County Fair" cucumber?

13 years ago

I've been growing this for many years. Its the only way I can get cucumbers that aren't destroyed by the wilt caused by cucumber beetles. Anyhow.........seems like many times they grow differently each year. They seem like a completely different cucumber from year to year. I don't really care......as long as I get cucumbers. But I was wondering if any of you who grow County Fair, also notice that they can vary alot from year to year in terms of the look of the cuc.

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uscjusto
13 years ago
Never heard of this variety. Do you grow them from seed?
aloha10
13 years ago
I am growing County Fair for the first time this year and to date they are producing well. They are growing alongside my two long time, bombproof favorites, Alibi and Eureka. Growing them under row covers until blossom time, there are no problems with disease. I also trellis them. This year they are partuiculary vigorous and have invaded my pole beans. It's a jungle out there!
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catherinet
Original Author
13 years ago
uscjusto, Yes, I grow them from seed. I used to always buy them from Park Seed, but they quit selling them. So this year I bought them from ? Jung? I think. They seemed to be more popular/available about 8-10 years ago. Now you really have to look around to find them. I think they are having trouble keeping it true to the original one.

sconticut.......Do those 2 favorites of yours ever get cuc beetles? I would love to grow other varieties, but they all die from the wilt.
aloha10
13 years ago
Most of the cuke beetles are gone by the time I take off the row cover material. Also discourages feeding by bunnies which breed like rabbits around here.
catherinet
Original Author
13 years ago
LOL!
lkzz
13 years ago
County Fair - first time this year. I liked them very much but I did get Target Leaf Spot on all my plants because of the incessant rain.

I have since pulled all my plants (County Fair, Ashley, Muncher) but did manage to get quite a few pickles put up and a few batches of Tzadziki and fresh salads made.