Cucumber
Cucumber is a vegetable in the Cucurbitaceae family. It grows best in full sun with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 2-13. Plants reach harvest about 35–86 days after planting and sit about 12 inches apart.
Varieties
72 from True Leaf Market, High Mowing & Seeds Now · sorted by days to maturity▸Green Light35–45 days
AAS Winner; Vegetable; Annual
35-45 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Green Light F1 Cucumber Seeds. Warm-season annual hybrid. Non-GMO. Green Light is an excellent mini cucumber that is an All-American Selection winner. The plants are high yielding with fruits that have thin skin and a small seed cavity. Each healthy plant expects to yield 40 or more fruits. Be prepared for a delicious summer-long harvest! Green Light hybrid cucumber is parthenocarpic meaning it is a seedless mini cucumber that does not need pollination. This makes it an excellent choice for hoop-house or greenhouse growing. Approx. 1,080 seeds per oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Greenhouse Long Burpless F139–53 days
Vegetable; Annual
46 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Greenhouse Long Burpless Hybrid Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, parthenocarpic, burpless, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. The Greenhouse Long Burpless F1 cucumber is a hybrid variety best when planted in spring. Plants produce medium vines with fruits varying in 8-12 inches long. An early, self-pollinating, parthenocarpic cucumber that is great for indoor growing. ~1,000 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Brown Russian42–58 days
Heirloom; Vegetable; Annual
50 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Brown Russian Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, burpless, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Brown-skinned 6-8 in. fruits with clear white flesh impart crisp mellow flavor sparked with sugary high notes and not a whit of bitterness. Best harvested at 5-7 in. long. Prolific and hardy. ~1,000 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Bush Pickle42–58 days
Heirloom; Container; Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: HR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Scab
50 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Bush Pickle Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, pickling cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Scab. This bush type pickler has a shorter growing season than other vine types. 24 to 36 inch plants are perfect for small gardens or containers. Produces fruits that are 4 to 5 inches long. The Bush Pickle cucumber is a large variety of cucumber that is sweet and tender. ~950 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Excelsior F142–58 days
Parthenocarpic & gynoecious; 4-5” fruit
Resistance: HR: Scab; Target Leaf Spot · IR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Cucumber Vein Yellows Virus; Powdery Mildew
Highly productive, dark green pickler for the field or greenhouse. Fruit is uniform and well-proportioned with exceptional flavor and crisp texture. Ideal consistency for pickles but also a great fresh eating cucumber. Plants are vigorous with excellent disease resistance. A reliable choice for commercial production. From our partners at Vitalis Organic Seeds.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Mini-Me F142–58 days
Mini Beit Alpha cucumber; Parthenocarpic; For fresh eating; 3-4” fruit
Delicious, snack-sized, mini cucumbers that grow well in the field or greenhouse. High-yielding plants are covered in small, uniform fruits that have very smooth skin and juicy, refreshing flesh. Harvest when fruit is finger sized. Great for throwing in a lunch box or taking in the car on a road trip. Plants are gynoecious and parthenocarpic. From Genesis Seeds.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Picolino F142–58 days
Parthenocarpic; 4-5” fruit
Resistance: HR: Scab; Target Leaf Spot · IR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Cucumber Vein Yellows Virus; Powdery Mildew
Mini English cucumbers with sweet flavor, thin skin and crispy texture. We love the convenience of these prolific cukes. Best trellised in a greenhouse, but also suited to field production. Plants are gynoecious and parthenocarpic.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Beit Alpha F1 CMR/MMR44–60 days
Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: HR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus; Downy Mildew; Powdery Mildew
52 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Beit Alpha Hybrid CMR/MMR Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, parthenocarpic and gynoecious, dual-use slicing or pickling cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus, Downy Mildew, and Powdery Mildew. Each cucumber has a medium green exterior and very small black spine. This cucumber grows straight and ranges between 5-8 inches long. Beit Alpha CMR/MMR is a Mediterranean-type cucumber that is burpless with few seeds, featuring tender skin and a mild flavor best enjoyed when picked smaller than traditional slicers. ~950 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸National Pickling44–60 days
Productive; Monoecious; 5” fruit
Resistance: HR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Scab
Short, thick cukes with blunt ends are perfect for pickles and delicious in salads. Fruits have striped, medium green skin and a slightly tapered shape to fit in a pickle jar. A heavy producer with black spines. Developed by the National Pickle Packers Association; the cuke pickle growers asked for.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Provision F144–60 days
4.5-5"
Resistance: HR: Angular Leaf Spot; Scab · IR: Anthracnose; Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Downy Mildew; Powdery Mildew; Watermelon Mosaic Virus
Beautiful, cylindrical dark green fruit with blunt ends and sweet flavor. Plants are small and manageable, producing delicious fruit that can be eaten fresh or preserved as pickle spears or slices. Strong disease package offers adaptability and resilience in most climates. Skin and flesh are similarly dense, providing nice texture and bite. Pollinator included. From our partners at EarthWork Seeds.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Socrates F144–60 days
Parthenocarpic; 7” fruit
Resistance: HR: Scab · IR: Powdery Mildew
Midsize European cuke with thin skin; a winner in our taste tests. Plants do not require pollination; good for seedless production, but seeds will form if insects are present. Adaptable to field or tunnels but especially suited to fall or winter where light levels are low and powdery mildew is present. Plants are gynoecious and parthenocarpic.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Silver Slicer46–62 days
Monoecious; Excellent flavor; 5-6” fruit
Resistance: HR: Powdery Mildew
Prolific, creamy-white cucumber with crisp texture and delicious flavor. This thin-skinned, refined variety from the breeders at Cornell University produces stunning, white fruits with thin skin that never gets bitter. Field resistance to powdery mildew allows for marketable harvest well into the fall. Favored over many of its green-skinned competitors for its buttery texture. A portion of the sales of this variety is paid to the breeder.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Bush Crop47–63 days
Heirloom; Container; Vegetable; Annual
55 days. Bush Crop is an excellent variety for small gardens. This plant produces 6 to 8 inch, slightly tapered fruits on a dwarf vine. A very productive plant, Bush Crop tends to produce small blooming flowers in the spring. Sc. The Bush Crop cucumber is a large variety of cucumber that is sweet and tender. The Bush Crop is green and smooth, and grows to be six to eight inches long. Since this variety is mature in fifty five days, a steady harvest can be achieved by planting regularly throughout the season.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Garden Sweet Burpless F1 Hybrid47–63 days
Container; Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: HR: Downy Mildew; Powdery Mildew
55 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Garden Sweet Burpless Hybrid Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, monoecious, burpless, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to Downy Mildew and Powdery Mildew. A burpless, smooth skin slicer with sweet flavor. Fruits are medium green, 10-12 inches long, and slender. ~950 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Garden Sweet Burpless Hybrid (Organic)47–63 days
Organic; Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: HR: Downy Mildew; Powdery Mildew
55 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Organic Garden Sweet Burpless Hybrid Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, F1 hybrid, monoecious, burpless, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to Downy Mildew and Powdery Mildew. A burpless, smooth skin slicer with sweet flavor. Fruits are medium green, 10-12 inches long, and slender. ~950 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Green 18 F147–63 days
Parthenocarpic; Spring/fall crop; 8-9” fruit
Resistance: IR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Cucumber Vein Yellows Virus; Downy Mildew; Powdery Mildew
Highly productive field cucumber with smooth, green skin and delicious, crisp texture. This adaptable variety has proven to be a productive and resistant cucumber for open field growing. The beautiful, green skin protects a dense, juicy flesh on the inside leading to the perfect summer bite. Highly recommended for the commercial grower and home gardener alike. Plants do not require pollination. From our friends at Genesis Seeds.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Homemade Pickles47–63 days
Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow
The Homemade Pickles variety is one of the best cucumber varieties you can grow to make your own home-grown pickles - Extremely strong plant - resistant to common cucumber diseases - Produces a large amount of delicious small to medium sized cucumbers on a compact vine - Produces a lot over a long season - Ideal for container gardening and for anyone with limited growing space! Days to Maturity | 55 days Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills. Click here for complete Cucumber grow guide Follow SeedsNow.com's board Cucumbers on Pinterest.
Growing notes: Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
View on Seeds Now ↗▸Manny F147–63 days
Parthenocarpic; Gourmet Beit Alpha type; 5-7” fruit
Resistance: IR: Cucumber Vein Yellows Virus; Powdery Mildew
Thin, lightly ribbed fruits are high yielding with excellent field performance. Crisp, consistent fruit set on hardy plants that do not require fertilization, which allows for early productivity even under climatic stress. Performs exceptionally well on trellis while also producing heavy yields in the field.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Marketer47–63 days
Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow
The Marketer cucumber is a popular All-America Selections (AAS) Winner! - Produces extremely flavorful 9" long (or longer) dark green cucumbers - Excellent for slicing and salads - Perfect for any sized home garden (and market growers) Days to Maturity | 55 days Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills. Click here for complete Cucumber grow guide Follow SeedsNow.com's board Cucumbers on Pinterest.
Growing notes: Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
View on Seeds Now ↗▸Paraiso F147–63 days
High yielding; Parthenocarpic; 8-10" fruit
Resistance: IR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Powdery Mildew; Scab
Vigorous, disease resistant slicer with great flavor. Reliably early and abundant producer of long, slender fruit with sweet, mild flavor and great crunch. Vigorous vines with huge dark green leaves produce high yields in the greenhouse or field. Plants are tolerant of cool temperatures. Comparable to Corinto F1 in productivity and vigor. From our partners at Vitalis Organic Seeds.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Poniente F148–64 days
Parthenocarpic; 12-13” fruits
Resistance: HR: Scab · IR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Cucumber Vein Yellows Virus; Powdery Mildew
Long, straight fruits with lightly ribbed skin, excellent disease resistance and no bitterness. When trellised, fruit are long and perfectly straight with desirable texture and sweetness. A great sub for Kalunga F1, plants are vigorous and productive. Adapting to many different conditions, plants are versatile and are especially suited for growing in unheated greenhouses. Plants are gynoecious and parthenocarpic. From Vitalis Organic Seeds.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Diva Hybrid49–67 days
AAS Winner; Container; Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: IR: Tolerance To Multiple Common Cucumber Diseases
58 days. The Diva Hybrid cucumber is an early variety of cucumber that is sweet and tender. The Diva Hybrid is dark and semi glossy, and grows to be between six and eight inches long. Since this variety is mature in just fifty eight days, a steady harvest can be achieved by planting regularly throughout the season. AAS Winner for 2002. An all-female, gynoecious parthenocarpic cucumber, the fruits produced from Burpless Diva are dark green, semi-glossy, spineless, and 6 to 8 inches long All female plants have high yield potentials. Tolerance to multiple common cucumber diseases. Approx. 1,000 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Early Spring Burpless F149–67 days
Vegetable; Annual
58 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Early Spring Burpless Hybrid Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, monoecious, burpless, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Each fruit grows to be 8-12‚ long and has a medium dark green exterior and a white spine. This variety is best loved for its burpless qualities. ~950 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Early Spring Bush Burpless49–67 days
Container; Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: HR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus
58 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Early Spring Bush Burpless Hybrid Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, monoecious, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus. Used for either pickling or fresh eating, this 10-12 inch med-green straight cucumber has round ends with a slight taper at the blossom end. ~950 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸H-19 Little Leaf49–67 days
Parthenocarpic; 3-4” fruit
Resistance: HR: Angular Leaf Spot; Anthracnose; Scab · IR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Powdery Mildew
Uniform fruits great for fresh eating or pickling. Compact, multi-branching vines climb easily; small leaf size makes fruit easy to see. Great for field, greenhouse, or containers. Developed and released by the University of Arkansas in 1991. Plants produce fruit under stress and without pollinators, guaranteeing high yields. National Pickling Provision F1 H-19 Little Leaf Green Finger Excelsior F1
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Tyria F149–67 days
Parthenocarpic; 14” fruit
Resistance: HR: Scab; Target Leaf Spot · IR: Powdery Mildew
Long European/Dutch type with smooth, slender fruits. Thin skin is slightly ribbed and dark green. Crisp texture and mildly sweet flavor, never bitter. Trellis vines for straight fruit. Plants are gynoecious and parthenocarpic. Tyria F1 Poniente F1
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Boston Pickling50–55 days
Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow
This popular picking variety produces smooth, bright-green, 3" fruits with black spines - Extremely strong plant - Grows continually if kept picked - Excellent cucumber variety for any garden Days to Maturity | 50-55 days Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills. Click here for complete Cucumber grow guide
Growing notes: Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
View on Seeds Now ↗▸China Long50–60 days
Vegetable; Annual
50-60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus ‘China Long’. China Long Cucumber Seeds. Warm-season annual hybrid. Non-GMO. China Long is an early maturing sooyow type cucumber. This cucumber has very spiny yet thin skin that does not require peeling. Just wash off the spines, and eat! With a bountiful harvest, high heat tolerance, and disease resistance, it is hard to go wrong with this versatile variety. The robust China Long comes recommended by any home gardener who tries it for its low-maintenance cultivation and tasty fruit. Approx. 1,080 seeds per oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Dragon Suhyo Cross50–60 days
Vegetable; Annual
50-60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus var. dragon suhyo. Dragon Suhyo Cross Cucumber Seeds. Warm-season annual hybrid. Non-GMO. This vigorous hybrid sooyow-type Japanese cucumber originated in Northern China and is easy to grow for any experience level. The beautiful Dragon Suhyo vines are monoecious (male and female flowers on the same plant) and can produce up to 25 cucumbers per plant. This variety favors trellised open field growing. If you’re looking for a low-fuss variety to use in culinary dishes, this is the one for you! Approx. 1,020 seeds per oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Progress - Hybrid50–60 days
Vegetable; Annual
50-60 Days to Maturity.Cucumis sativus Progress Japanese Cucumber Seeds F1. Hybrid. Non-GMO. Annual. Non-GMO. This Japanese cucumber has glossy, green, smooth skin and is crisp and very tasty. This is an excellent early producer that will provide beautiful, straight fruit that grow up to eight inches in length. This is a vigorous and high yielding plant that is heat tolerant and disease resistant.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Southern Delight50–60 days
Vegetable; Annual
50-60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus ‘Southern Delight’. Southern Delight Cross Cucumber Seeds. Warm-season annual hybrid. Non-GMO. This gorgeous hybrid Japanese cucumber has burpless fruit of excellent quality. Its plants are monoecious (male and female flowers on the same plant) and favor open field growing. If you need a flavorful cucumber with high heat and disease tolerance, the Southern Delight Cross is sure to exceed expectations. The heat is said to make the skin even glossier. This variety does well if allowed to climb a trellis or fence. Be prepared for a multi-week harvest in the late summer and early autumn. Approx. 1,320 seeds per oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Straight 8 Elite F150–65 days
Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: HR: Mosaic Virus; Powdery Mildew; Downy Mildew; Scab
50-65 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Straight 8 Elite Hybrid Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, gynoecious, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to mosaic virus, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and scab. Straight 8 Elite F1 develops straight, 8-inch long, dark green slicing cucumbers. This hybrid was developed with bitter-free fruits and a more compact habit compared to the original Straight Eight heirloom variety. ~950 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Adam F151–69 days
Parthenocarpic; 3-4” fruit
Resistance: HR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Powdery Mildew; Scab · IR: Downy Mildew
Early, heavy yields of gherkin-type fruit for pickling. Fruit possesses a full, even shape with minimal tapering at a small size. Dense, crisp flesh and characteristic bumpy skin are most pronounced when young and help maintain crispness in pickling. Plants do not require pollination—perfect for greenhouses. Also performs great in the field.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Ashley51–69 days
Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow
Ashley is an open-pollinated slicing cucumber (Cucumis sativus) selected for warm, humid growing conditions. The vines produce dark green fruit for fresh eating. Direct-sow after the soil warms, give the vines full sun and consistent water, and harvest regularly before fruit becomes oversized.
View on Seeds Now ↗▸English Telegraph51–69 days
Heirloom; Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: IR: Powdery Mildew
60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. English Telegraph Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Has some resistance to powdery mildew. This English heirloom cucumber was introduced around 1884 or before. English Telegraph produces a cucumber that averages 12-18 inches long and is nearly spineless. The flesh is crisp, non-bitter, mild, and just about one of the best cucumbers you will eat. ~700 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Everbearing51–69 days
Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow
The Ever-bearing cucumber is one of the most popular cucumbers you can grow. - As its name implies, this cucumber variety continues to grow as its fruits are picked - Crisp fruit with excellent flavor and crunch - Vigorous vines loaded with fresh cucumbers all season - Great for table use, slicing, pickling and/or processing Days to Maturity | 60 days Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills. Click here for complete Cucumber grow guide Follow SeedsNow.com's board Cucumbers on Pinterest.
Growing notes: Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
View on Seeds Now ↗▸Green Finger51–69 days
Monoecious; Gourmet Beit Alpha-type; 6-8” fruit
Resistance: HR: Powdery Mildew; Papaya Ringspot Virus; Watermelon Mosaic Virus; Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus
Thin, tender skin, crisp flesh and a small seed cavity. Green Finger outperformed hybrids in our trials for quality and yield. Unusually durable for this type; no wrapping needed. A field or open tunnel variety bred by Cornell University; requires pollination for fruit set. A portion of the sales of this variety is paid to the breeder.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Muncher51–69 days
Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow
The Muncher cucumber is a delicious variety perfect for munching right out of the garden! - Excellent flavor and taste - Medium sized fruits - Easy to grow Days to Maturity | 60 days Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills. Click here for complete Cucumber grow guide
Growing notes: Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
View on Seeds Now ↗▸Shintokiwa51–69 days
Japanese burpless type; Monoecious; 9-12” fruits
Resistance: HR: Bacterial Wilt
Long, thin-skinned fruit with a small seed cavity and exceptional flavor and crunch. Plants are vigorous and produce long, slender fruit that resists bitterness as they mature. Even when harvested at a larger size, fruit is juicy with bright, crisp texture and a sweet, vibrant flavor. A superior producer of uniform, long cucumbers that can be trellised for straight fruits. Harvest when cucumbers are thin and 9” inches long or shorter for optimal sweetness. Introduced by Japanese Rudolf Steiner students and stewarded by biodynamic seed grower Harald Hoven for years. Now stewarded by Meadowlark Hearth Biodynamic Seed Initiative.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Space Master51–69 days
Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow
The Space Master Cucumber is an ideal choice for gardeners seeking high yields in limited space. This compact variety thrives in garden beds and containers, producing crisp, flavorful cucumbers with minimal vine spread. Its disease resistance and rapid growth make it suitable for both novice and experienced growers aiming for efficient, productive harvests. Perfect for fresh salads or pickling, the Space Master cucumber combines superior quality with space-saving benefits. It's the perfect cucumber variety for gardeners that want to grow cucumbers in limited space. - Plant has short vines - Extremely compact cucumber plant - produces excellent yields of delicious green cucumbers Day to Maturity | 60 days Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills. Click here for complete Cucumber grow guide Follow SeedsNow.com's board Cucumbers on Pinterest.
Growing notes: Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
View on Seeds Now ↗▸Straight 851–69 days
Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow
The Straight Eight cucumber is a beloved heirloom variety perfect for fresh eating and salads. These crisp, flavorful cucumbers reach their ideal 8-inch harvest size in just 60 days. Plant seeds in hills where vines have room to sprawl in warm conditions with at least 65 days of growing season. Pick them young for the best taste and texture. Easy to cultivate and incredibly rewarding, Straight Eight cucumbers deliver consistent harvests throughout the season. The Straight Eight cucumber variety is a popular heirloom type of cucumber ideal for slicing and/or for eating fresh right off the vine - They're great when eaten fresh or used in salads. - Pick them off the vine as soon as they are 8" long. - Easy to grow and excellent flavor. Days to Maturity | 60 days Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills. Click here for complete Cucumber grow guide
Growing notes: Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
View on Seeds Now ↗▸Suyo Long51–69 days
Heat tolerant; Asian; Monoecious; 15” fruit
Resistance: IR: Powdery Mildew
Long, Asian burpless cucumber with sweet flavor and crisp texture. Great for fresh eating, pickling or cooking. Fruits are spiny when young, becoming smoother at peak maturity. Fruits tend to curl on one end; trellis vines for straighter fruit. Widely adapted.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Sweet Success Hybrid51–69 days
AAS Winner; Container; Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: HR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Downy Mildew; Scab; Target Leaf Spot
60 days. The Sweet Success Hybrid cucumber is a large variety of cucumber that is sweet and tender. The Sweet Success Hybrid is dark green and smooth, and grows to be twelve inches long. Since this variety is mature in sixty days, a steady harvest can be achieved by planting regularly throughout the season. AAS Winner. Recommended by USU. An excellent burpless hybrid suitable for growing outdoors or in a greenhouse. The 14 inch long, straight fruits are very mild, sweet, and seedless if grown away from other varieties. Outstanding gynoecious (all female flowers) and parthenocarpic (sets fruit without pollination) hybrid. Excellent for Utah's climatic conditions. CMV, DM, Sc, TLS. Approx. 850 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Tasty Green F151–69 days
Heavy yields; Asian; Monoecious; 9” fruit
Resistance: HR: Powdery Mildew · IR: Downy Mildew
A slender, Asian burpless variety with delicate skin and sweet flavor. Vigorous plants produce long, slim fruits with higher yields and smoother skin than the heirloom Suyo Long. An early producer, Tasty Green F1 offers high-quality fruit with shallow ridges and crisp texture. Popular in specialty markets and for growing in home gardens. Best quality trellised, as fruits tend to curl if plants are left to grow over the ground.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Beit Alpha CMR/MMR52–60 days
Heirloom; Vegetable; Annual
The Beit Alpha CMR/MMR cucumber is an excellent addition to any home garden. Each cucumber has a medium green exterior and very small black spine. This cucumber grows straight and ranges between 5-8‚ long. Beit Alpha is a generally gynoecious strain that produces mostly female flowers. It may also be parthenocarpic (able to set fruit without pollination), but this characteristic is in dispute. We recommend that Beit Alpha be planted near a monoecious strain to ensure cropping. Plant indoors and transport or sow outside. If growing indoors, sow seeds ½‚ deep, and move plant outdoors after 4 weeks after the last frost. If growing outside sow ½‚ deep in direct sun in the spring. Approx 1090 Seeds / Oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Asia Eun Cheon55–60 days
Vegetable; Annual
55-60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus ‘Asia Eun Cheon’. Asia Eun Cheon Cucumber Seeds. Warm-season annual hybrid. Non-GMO. Asia Eun Cheon is a Korean hybrid cucumber that is early maturing and has good yields. It is said that the hefty half-pound fruit of this variety has a better shelf-life than other cucumber varieties. The unique coloring and delicious crunch make this the perfect addition to any garden! Asia Eun Cheon has a monoecious flowering habit (vines produce both male and female flowers) so it’s perfect for a garden with local pollinators! Approx. 1,289 seeds per oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Burpless Bush Slicer F155–60 days
Container; Vegetable; Annual
Non-GMO Burpless Bush F1 Hybrid Cucumber Seeds from True Leaf Market grow into compact bushy plants that are well-suited to container and small gardens. The burpless 10" x 1-1/2" fruit should be smooth and dark green. Burpless cucumbers are excellent for slicing and eating fresh, either as snacks with dip or in salads. These hybrid cucumber seeds come from Mountain Valley Seed Co., which is a small, family-owned seed company known for supplying premium-quality seeds to both home growers and fresh market producers. 55 to 60 days to maturity.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Chinese Snake Curved55–65 days
Heirloom; Vegetable; Annual
The Chinese Snake Curved cucumber is the curved variation of Chinese Snake cucumbers. It has strong vines that yield long curved cucumbers. Fruits are dark green and grow to be 15-18" in length. They are disease resistant and quite growable at home.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Housaku55–60 days
Vegetable; Annual
55-60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus ‘Housaku’. Housaku Cucumber Seeds. Warm-season annual hybrid. Non-GMO. The name “housaku” means “good harvest” and it lives up to the name! It is a very productive Japanese hybrid cucumber producing more than 90% female flowers. This monoecious plant and its gorgeous golden flowers are highly compatible with pollinator-friendly gardens as well as companion planting. Burpless fruits have smooth skin with good flavor making them ideal for many uses. The Housaku cucumber favors open field and greenhouse growing situations. Approx. 1,100 seeds per oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Japanese Long55–60 days
Heirloom; Vegetable; Annual
The Japanese Long cucumber plant produces productive yields of 18-20 inches long fruits. Cucumbers are dark green and burpless with few seeds. They are best when harvested prematurely at 12 inches long. They are easy for a home grower.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Long Green Imp. Slicing55–75 days
Heirloom; Non-GMO; Container; Vegetable; Annual
65 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Long Green Improved Slicing Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Long Green Improved Slicing Cucumber is said to have been introduced in 1870. It surely appears many times in catalogs thereafter. It has stood the test of time because it is a strong, vigorous producer of 10-inch-long cucumbers. Some will exceed 12 inches and more. Excellent for slicing or pick smaller for pickling. Very solid and crisp. ~1,100 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Marketmore 7655–75 days
Vigorous; Monoecious; 8-9” fruit
Resistance: HR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Powdery Mildew; Scab
Marketmore 76 remains the most widely planted, open-pollinated slicer in the US. Dark green fruits stay green and mild-tasting even under heat stress, while multiple disease resistances keep plants vigorous and highly productive across a long picking season. Showed good resistance to angular leaf spot and anthracnose in our trials.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Palace Pride55–60 days
Vegetable; Annual
55-60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus ‘Palace Pride’. Palace Pride Cucumber Seeds. Warm-season annual hybrid. Non-GMO. Palace Pride is a sooyow variety and yields a prolific crop of fruits with deep ridges and a relatively small seed cavity. No need to peel skin since the white spines are easy to remove by washing. It is heat tolerant and perfect for your home garden! Pollinators love these because of their golden blooms. They are easy to grow, disease-resistant, and have a fantastic flavor. The Palace Pride variety is all-around versatile. Approx. 971 seeds per oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Rhinish Pickle55–65 days
Heirloom; Vegetable; Annual
Non-GMO, open-pollinated Rhinish Pickle Cucumber Seeds from True Leaf Market produce heirloom pickling cucumbers with black spines and small bumps. Growing between 4" and 6" long, Rhinish pickle cucumbers are best for making delicious pickles when they are picked at 4". With a crisp, crunchy texture, they can also be eaten fresh on salads. These heirloom cucumber seeds come from Mountain Valley Seed Co., which is a small, family-owned seed company known for supplying premium-quality seeds to both home growers and fresh market producers. 55 to 65 days to maturity.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Soarer55–60 days
Vegetable; Annual
55-60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus ‘Soarer’. Soarer Cucumber Seeds. Warm-season annual hybrid. Non-GMO. Soarer is valued particularly for its flavor. This Japanese burpless cucumber hybrid is easy to grow and a generous producer of 8-inch long cucumbers, up to 1 1/4 inch in diameter. It is well known in Japan and perfect for warmer climates that don’t regularly have extreme heat above 90℉. Soarer will produce a beautiful crop over about six weeks. It also has gorgeous golden blooms that are attractive to pollinators! Approx. 1,316 seeds per oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Straight Eight55–60 days
Heirloom; Container; AAS Winner; Vegetable; Annual
55-60 days. Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds. Cucumis sativus. Non-GMO. Heirloom. Nearly a century-old American heirloom, the Straight Eight is an award-winning slicing cucumber known for its uniformly straight 8 inch fruits. The Straight Eight debuted as a 1935 All-America Selection vegetable winner for reliable production and dual purpose for pickling and raw eating. Fully mature cucumber plants produce so vigorously that even two plants may be a bit much for home. Approx 1058 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Straight Eight (Organic)55–65 days
Heirloom; Organic; Non-GMO; AAS Winner; Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: HR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus
55-65 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Organic Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, 1935 AAS-winning, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus. This is a dual-use cucumber for fresh eating or pickling. Produces uniform 8-inch green fruits. Straight 8's are extremely dependable at producing a crop. If you had bad luck with other cucumbers last season, then this is the one to try this year. ~950 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Summer Top55–70 days
Vegetable; Annual
55-70 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus ‘Summer Top’. Summer Top Cucumber Seeds. Warm-season annual hybrid.This excellent burpless hybrid cucumber is easy to grow and delivers a large yield of top-grade fruit. Summer Top cucumbers are known for uniform, slender, and beautifully glossy green fruits. Their continual harvests over several weeks make these perfect for large gardens and field growing. Summer Top is an attractive and versatile variety, a guaranteed regular in your garden planning! Approx. 1,100 seeds per oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Tasty Green55–60 days
Container; Vegetable; Annual
55-60 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus ‘Tasty Green’. Tasty Green Cucumber Seeds. Warm Season Annual Hybrid. This early-maturing, heavy-yielding variety is sure to be the perfect addition to your garden. Enjoy beautiful 9 inch long fruits with the beloved hybrid burpless feature! This variety is well suited for open fields, greenhouses, and home garden cultivation. A plentiful harvest is expected because a single plant produces both male and female flowers (monoecious flowering habit). Approx. 1,035 seeds per oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Telegraph Improved55–75 days
Thin skin; Improved old English variety; Monoecious; 10-13” fruit
Reliable yields of long, thin-skinned, crunchy fruits with a refreshing flavor. Improved strain of a variety first developed in England in 1897, it is a favorite of many growers for its productivity and great texture. Plants are large and robust. Fruit is thin and long and has a small seed cavity. Great variety for the greenhouse or field. Should be trellised to ensure straight fruit.
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Tendergreen Burpless55–75 days
Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow
The Tendergreen Burpless cucumber variety is extremely sweet and tender - Produces medium sized green fruits - Pick when they grow to 8" - Also used for pickling if picked less than 8" Days to Maturity | 65 days Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills. Click here for complete Cucumber grow guide
Growing notes: Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
View on Seeds Now ↗▸Tokiwa55–75 days
Heirloom; Vegetable; Annual
55-75 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus var. tokiwa. Tokiwa Cucumber Seeds. Warm-season annual heirloom. Non-GMO. This uniform, dark green variety grows 1.5" in diameter and 9-10" long. Although the fruit does have some spines, it is one of the few varieties which retains great flavor and texture even when grown large. Originally from China, Tokiwa became extremely popular in Tokyo during the 1930s for its long vines and has maintained its positive reputation for trellis climbing and fruit production ever since. Approximately 1,100 seeds per oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Tsuyataro - Hybrid55–75 days
Vegetable; Annual
55 to 75 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus var. tsuyataro. Tsuyataro Cucumber Hybrid Seeds. Warm-season annual hybrid. Non-GMO. This outstanding, easy-to-grow, burpless type is popular in Japan. The skin is glossy green and smooth with a few spines. The fruit is very uniform and suitable for growing in an open field, greenhouse, as well as the home garden setting. Tsuyataro is a favorite of any gardener who has attempted to grow it before. Approximately 1,100 seeds per oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸White Wonder55–60 days
Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow
Rare white heirloom cucumber variety - Produces beautiful white cucumbers about 6" long x 2" thick - Heat tolerant - Excellent variety for any sized backyard garden, raised beds, or containers - Amazing flavor and very tender Days to Maturity | 55-60 days Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills. Click here for complete Cucumber grow guide Follow SeedsNow.com's board Cucumbers on Pinterest.
Growing notes: Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
View on Seeds Now ↗▸Wisconsin SMR55–58 days
Heirloom; Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: HR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Scab
55-58 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Wisconsin SMR-58 Pickling Cucumber Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, pickling cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Scab. This is said to be the absolute best non-hybrid pickling cucumber. Recommended by Utah State University, Wisconsin SMR-58 produces massive yields of mild-flavored (perfect for soaking up spices), small cucumbers that are perfect for pickling. ~850 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸DMR 40157–77 days
Monoecious; 7” fruit
Resistance: HR: Downy Mildew
The leading source of resistance to the new strain of downy mildew in cucumbers. DMR 401 offers resistance to the newest strain of cucurbit downy mildew with foliage that stands strong against the pathogen to keep producing sizable, uniform fruits. The hands-down winner for mildew resistance in both extension and farmer trials. Best used in regions with heavy DM pressure and during seasonal slots when DM is expected. Bred by Dr. Michael Mazourek of Cornell University with the support of a USDA-NIFA-OREI grant. A portion of the sales of this variety is paid to the breeder. Limited availability in 2024
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Lemon58–78 days
Tolerates cool weather; Monoecious; 3” fruit
Specialty variety prized by chefs for its delicate flavor and crunchy bite. Round fruits turn from pale greenish-yellow to lemon-yellow (the best eating stage) and then bright golden-yellow (when it most closely resembles a lemon). Easy to grow; does well in short seasons. Limited availability in 2024 Lemon Suyo Long Tasty Green F1 Excelsior F1 National Pickling Silver Slicer Cucamelon Mexican Gherkin Adam F1 H-19 Little Leaf Provision F1 Adam F1 Shintokiwa
Growing notes: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85°F. Plastic mulch and row covers are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off insects. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Monoecious plants have both male and female flowers and require pollination. Greenhouse cucumbers are parthenocarpic and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Gynoecious plants produce predominately female flowers and require a pollinator partner. Harvest cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 days at 50-55°F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures lower than 50°F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic. Beit Alphas are similar to European/Dutch types with the same ribbed skin but smaller.
View on High Mowing ↗▸Green Dragon Burpless F159–81 days
Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: HR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Powdery Mildew; Downy Mildew; Scab
70 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Green Dragon Burpless Hybrid Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, monoecious, burpless, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, and Scab. A long, dark-green, spineless, burpless, slicing cucumber. ~950 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Marketmore 8060–70 days
Heirloom; Non-GMO; Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: HR: Scab; Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Powdery Mildew; Downy Mildew; Alternaria Leaf Spot; Anthracnose
60-70 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Marketmore 80 Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to scab, cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew, downy mildew, alternaria leaf spot, and anthracnose. Increased resistance to cucumber beetles. Produces 8-9 inch dark green, blocky fruits with white spines, taper at both ends, and have no stippling. Performs well even in hot weather. They have a sweet, mild flavor. ~1,000 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Spacemaster 8060–65 days
Heirloom; AAS Winner; Container; Vegetable; Annual
Resistance: HR: Cucumber Mosaic Virus; Downy Mildew; Powdery Mildew; Scab
60-65 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Spacemaster 80 Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, monoecious, slicing cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses (with pollinators). Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Scab. Dark green, smooth, slender, cylindrical, uniform 7-8 in. fruits form on dwarf 36 in. vines with no runners. A great choice for container gardens. Adaptable to a wide range of climates. ~950 seeds/oz.
View on True Leaf Market ↗▸Chinese Snake64–86 days
Can tolerate hot temperatures; Direct sow; Grows well in full sun; Grows well with containers; Grows well with raised beds; Matures in <90 days; Start indoors; Super easy to grow
The Chinese Snake (Curved) cucumber produces fruits that are smooth, dark-green with white spines - The fruits grow to about 15" to 18" long and curved - Grows on strong & vigorous vines Days to Maturity | 75 days Cucumber Seeds | Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills. Click here for complete Cucumber grow guide
Growing notes: Grow cucumbers where a long, warm growing season, minimum 65 days, can be assured. Plant seeds where there is ample space and vines can sprawl, the simplest way is to plant cucumbers in hills.
View on Seeds Now ↗▸Muncher Burpless (Organic)65–70 days
Heirloom; Vegetable; Annual
65-70 days. Muncher Cucumber Seeds Organic. Cucumis sativus. Non-GMO. Heirloom. One of the most reliably productive and tolerant grows on the farm or in the home garden, Muncher cucumber has become an exceedingly popular crop for replete, steady harvests. A disease-hardy vining crop with a long harvest window of 8-9‚ long fruits, Muncher is grown for its thin-skinned and low-acidic cucumbers, ideal for slicing, canning, and fresh eating. Excellent with balsamic, in salads or even makes a good pickle. Good producer. Approx 790 seeds/oz.
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Plant spacing
In a square-foot bed, space cucumber about 12 in apart — that fits 1 plant in each 1-foot square (1×1). Wider rows or containers space the same.
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Storing & preserving
Best used right away — quality drops fast. Refrigerate and use within about a week — doesn't freeze well.
- Pickle: Brine or water-bath can as pickles.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Growing timeline
Companion planting — with cited sources
From US/Canada cooperative-extension publications and peer-reviewed studies. Evidence-tier dots show how strongly each recommendation is backed: ●●● peer-reviewed mechanism · ●● extension consensus · ● traditional knowledge with a plausible mechanism.
Pairs well with (5)
- BuckwheatEvidence tier C: Traditional practice with plausible mechanism but limited empirical replicationpollinator-attract, predator-attract
Buckwheat insectary strips near cucurbits boost hoverfly populations that prey on cucumber aphid; some evidence of reduced cucumber beetle pressure where Syrphid predation suppresses early aphid colonies.
Timing: Time buckwheat bloom to overlap with cucurbit pest pressure (mid-July).
- Common BeanEvidence tier C: Traditional practice with plausible mechanism but limited empirical replicationn-fixation
Bush bean interplantings around cucumber rows provide modest in-season nitrogen contribution as nodules turn over and ground cover during cucumber establishment. Pole bean trellising has also been reported as a workable vertical polyculture.
Source: S7, University of Maryland Extension
- Common NasturtiumEvidence tier C: Traditional practice with plausible mechanism but limited empirical replicationpest-deter, trap-crop
Nasturtium is reported in Agriculture Canada and university trials to alter cucumber beetle and squash bug egg-laying behavior, acting as a partial repellent. Effects are documented but modest; nasturtium is best used in combination with trap cropping rather than as a stand-alone control.
Source: SARE, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- CornEvidence tier C: Traditional practice with plausible mechanism but limited empirical replicationshade-shelter
Cucumber, like squash, can serve as a ground-cover companion under corn; less traditional than squash but functionally similar where space is limited.
Source: Penn State Extension
- PhaceliaEvidence tier C: Traditional practice with plausible mechanism but limited empirical replicationpollinator-attract, predator-attract
Phacelia is exceptional for hoverfly (Syrphidae) and honeybee attraction — among the highest-rated insectary plants in North American and European field trials. Strips adjacent to cucurbits boost pollination and aphid biocontrol. UC IPM and Xerces document.
Timing: Sow early spring or late summer; flowers 6-8 weeks from sowing.
Region: Cool-season; bolts in heat above 80°F. NA cucurbit-specific replicated trials are thin; phacelia's value as an insectary plant is broadly accepted but cucumber-specific yield/pest-reduction evidence is limited.
Avoid planting near (14)
- Armenian CucumberEvidence tier B: Extension consensus across multiple US/Canada land-grant institutionsdisease-host, alternate-host-pest
Shared cucurbit pest and disease complex.
Source: S1
- Bottle GourdEvidence tier B: Extension consensus across multiple US/Canada land-grant institutionsdisease-host, alternate-host-pest
Shares cucurbit pest and disease complex (cucumber beetle, squash bug, downy/powdery mildew). Bottle gourd is also notable as a rootstock for watermelon, but co-planted bottle gourd hosts the same pests.
Source: S1
- Crookneck PumpkinEvidence tier B: Extension consensus across multiple US/Canada land-grant institutionsdisease-host, alternate-host-pest
All cucurbits share pest and disease complexes. Group in rotation rather than interplanting.
- CushawEvidence tier B: Extension consensus across multiple US/Canada land-grant institutionsdisease-host, alternate-host-pest
Shared cucurbit pest/disease complex; do not co-plant in same bed.
Source: S1
- HoneydewEvidence tier B: Extension consensus across multiple US/Canada land-grant institutionsdisease-host, alternate-host-pest
Shared cucurbit pest/disease complex.
Source: S1
- MuskmelonEvidence tier B: Extension consensus across multiple US/Canada land-grant institutionsdisease-host, alternate-host-pest
Shared cucurbit pest/disease complex (downy mildew, bacterial wilt vectored by cucumber beetle). Avoid co-planting different cucurbits in the same bed.
- Summer SquashEvidence tier B: Extension consensus across multiple US/Canada land-grant institutionsdisease-host, alternate-host-pest
All cucurbits share pest and disease complexes (cucumber beetle, squash bug, vine borer, downy and powdery mildew, bacterial wilt).
- WatermelonEvidence tier B: Extension consensus across multiple US/Canada land-grant institutionsdisease-host, alternate-host-pest
All cucurbits share major pest and disease complexes (cucumber beetles vectoring bacterial wilt, downy mildew, powdery mildew, squash bug, vine borer). Mixing cucurbits compounds pressure rather than diluting it.
Source: S1, S7, UMass Center for Agriculture
- Wax GourdEvidence tier B: Extension consensus across multiple US/Canada land-grant institutionsdisease-host, alternate-host-pest
All Cucurbitaceae share major pests (striped and spotted cucumber beetle, squash bug, squash vine borer) and diseases (downy mildew, powdery mildew, cucurbit yellow vine disease, bacterial wilt). Co-planting different cucurbits in the same bed compounds pest and disease pressure rather than reducing it.
Source: S1, Penn State Extension, S7
- Winter SquashEvidence tier B: Extension consensus across multiple US/Canada land-grant institutionsdisease-host, alternate-host-pest
All cucurbits share pest and disease complexes; rotate as a group, do not co-plant.
Source: S1
- BalsampearEvidence tier C: Traditional practice with plausible mechanism but limited empirical replicationdisease-host, alternate-host-pest
Bitter melon shares cucurbit pests, especially cucumber beetle and melon aphid. UF/IFAS and southeastern US extension treat bitter melon under the general cucurbit rotation block.
Region: Southern US and warm-season home gardens.
Source: S11
- ChayoteEvidence tier C: Traditional practice with plausible mechanism but limited empirical replicationalternate-host-pest
Chayote is a perennial cucurbit in zones 8+ and an annual elsewhere; it hosts cucumber beetles and squash bug. Site it apart from annual cucurbit beds to avoid bridging pest populations.
Region: Zones 8-10 for perennial culture; FL, gulf coast, southern CA.
Source: S11
- Common PotatoEvidence tier C: Traditional practice with plausible mechanism but limited empirical replicationdisease-host
Both share Verticillium and Fusarium wilt susceptibility. Most extension rotation guides keep cucurbits and Solanaceae in separate rotation blocks for that reason.
Source: S1
- CucamelonEvidence tier C: Traditional practice with plausible mechanism but limited empirical replicationalternate-host-pest
Cucamelon shares the cucurbit pest complex (cucumber beetle in particular) but appears less susceptible to bacterial wilt than C. sativus. Out of caution, do not co-bed cucamelon with stressed cucumber crops where cucumber beetle pressure is high.
Source: UMass Center for Agriculture
Trap crops for this plant (2)
- Blue Hubbard SquashEvidence tier A: Peer-reviewed studies in US/Canada production conditions with a clear mechanismtrap-crop
Perimeter Blue Hubbard plantings act as a highly attractive trap crop for striped cucumber beetle and squash bug, with documented 65-90% pest interception in UVM/USDA-ARS replicated trials. Allows targeted border insecticide while leaving the cash cucumber bed unsprayed.
Timing: Plant trap 1-2 weeks before cucumbers.
Region: Northeast and Midwest US.
Source: University of Vermont Extension, USDA ARS
- Common RadishEvidence tier B: Extension consensus across multiple US/Canada land-grant institutionstrap-crop, pest-deter
Radish interplanted in cucumber rows is consistently cited in US/Canada extension guides as a partial deterrent and alternate feeding host for striped cucumber beetle. SARE-funded organic vegetable trials and Agriculture Canada research support modest reductions in beetle damage; effect size is moderate, not eliminative.
Timing: Sow radish at cucumber direct-seed/transplant to provide cover during the vulnerable early-vine stage.
Source: Penn State Extension, SARE, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Good successors in rotation (1)
- Garden PeaEvidence tier B: Extension consensus across multiple US/Canada land-grant institutionsn-fixation, soil-conditioning
Spring peas vacate the bed in mid-summer leaving residual N and improved soil tilth; cucumber transplants planted into pea stubble show modest N benefit. Documented in Cornell and Penn State sequential cropping guides.
Timing: Terminate or harvest peas immediately after pod harvest; direct-seed or transplant cucurbits within 1-2 weeks.
Source: S1, Penn State Extension
Sources cited
- S1
- Cornell University Cooperative Extension — vegetable production guides
- S11
- University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
- S14
- University of Vermont Extension
- S15
- UMass Center for Agriculture (UMass Extension)
- S18
- SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education)
- S20
- USDA ARS (Agricultural Research Service) publications
- S25
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- S29
- Cornell Soil Health Lab / Northeast Cover Crop Council (NECCC)
- S3
- UC IPM (University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources)
- S6
- Penn State Extension
- S7
- University of Minnesota Extension
- S9
- University of Maryland Extension — Home & Garden Info Center
Care & troubleshooting— extension-sourced, with citations
When to feed, prune & water
Attract beneficial insects and protect pollinators
Protection- Routine carePlant insectary flowers and tolerate light pestsstrong evidence — extension confidence
Grow a diversity of flowering plants (including small-flowered umbels and asters) to feed predators and parasitoids, and tolerate low pest numbers so natural enemies have prey to stick around.
- Routine careNever spray open bloomsstrong evidence — extension confidence
Avoid insecticides on flowering plants and apply any needed sprays in the evening when pollinators aren't active, and favor selective products over broad-spectrum ones to spare bees and beneficials.
Mulch and water the squash family
Watering- Routine careDeep weekly watering· every 1 wk · ~12 wksstrong evidence — extension confidence
Cucurbits are thirsty and shallow-rooted. Water deeply about weekly (more in heat), at the base to keep foliage dry and slow mildew.
- Routine careMulch to hold moisturemoderate evidence — extension confidence
Lay straw or leaf mulch once established to even out soil moisture, suppress weeds, and keep fruit off bare soil.
Plan crop rotation
Rotation- Routine careRotate plant families between bedsstrong evidence — extension confidence
Avoid planting the same family in the same bed in consecutive years (aim for a 3+ year gap), grouping crops by family so soilborne diseases and pests that build up don't carry over to the next susceptible crop.
- Routine careSequence for soil healthmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Follow heavy feeders like tomatoes and brassicas with legumes or a cover crop to support soil fertility and structure, and keep simple notes each year so you can track where each family grew.
Protect the garden from deer
Protection- Routine careFence the gardenstrong evidence — extension confidence
A fence about 8 feet tall and tight to the ground is the most reliable barrier; an outward-angled or double fence, or monofilament line strung at 30 to 36 inches, can also deter deer on smaller beds.
- Routine careRotate repellents as a supplement· every 2 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Where fencing isn't feasible, apply odor/taste repellents and alternate formulations, reapplying every couple of weeks and after rain; combining repellents with fencing works best.
Water deeply at fruiting
Watering- Routine careProvide steady deep watering during fruiting· every 3 daysstrong evidence — extension confidence
Once plants begin flowering and setting fruit, supply about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week in deep soakings rather than light sprinkles, ideally at the base; even moisture reduces cracking, blossom-end rot, and bitter or misshapen fruit.
Clean up debris and sanitize at season end
SanitationUnusual this time of year.
- Routine careRemove spent plants and fallen debrisstrong evidence — extension confidence
Pull and clear old plants, dropped fruit, and leaf litter at season end, since many pests and diseases overwinter in this debris; dispose of diseased material rather than composting it.
- Routine careClean tools, stakes, and cagesmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Wash and sanitize stakes, cages, and tools that touched diseased plants before storing or reusing them to avoid carrying pathogens into next season.
Cutworm collars at transplant
ProtectionUnusual this time of year.
- Routine careSet a collar around each new transplantstrong evidence — extension confidence
When setting out transplants, slip a collar (a toilet-paper tube, paper cup with the bottom cut out, or similar) around each stem and press it a couple inches into the soil so it stands a few inches above ground, blocking cutworms from the stem.
Floating row cover timing
ProtectionUnusual this time of year.
- Routine careCover at planting and seal the edgesstrong evidence — extension confidence
Lay floating row cover over the crop right at seeding or transplanting and bury the edges with soil so pests can't get under; don't cover ground where the same crop grew last year, since overwintered pupae would emerge inside.
- Routine careRemove at flowering for pollinated cropsstrong evidence — extension confidence
On crops that need insect pollination, take the cover off once flowering begins so bees can reach the blooms; on self-pollinated or leafy crops you can leave it longer.
Harden off seedlings
ProtectionUnusual this time of year.
- Routine careGradually expose plants to the outdoors· every 1 days · ~2 wksstrong evidence — extension confidence
Starting about two weeks before transplanting, set seedlings outside in a sheltered, shady spot for a few hours and lengthen their time and sun exposure each day, avoiding windy days, to prevent transplant shock.
- Routine careEase back on water and transplant on a mild daystrong evidence — extension confidence
Water a little less during hardening (without letting plants wilt) to toughen growth, then transplant in late afternoon or on a cool, cloudy, calm day.
Trellis vining crops
SupportUnusual this time of year.
- Routine careInstall supports at planting timestrong evidence — extension confidence
Set up the trellis, netting, or teepee when you sow or transplant so roots aren't disturbed later; pole beans and tall peas need a sturdy 6-8 foot structure, while trellised cucumbers do best with smaller-fruited varieties.
- Routine careGuide young vines onto the support· every 1 wkmoderate evidence — extension confidence
As shoots run, gently steer them onto the trellis and loosely tie any that don't grab on; keeping vines and fruit off the ground improves airflow and yields cleaner produce.
Something looks wrong?
Describe what you see on your cucumberand we'll rank the likely causes — most likely first, least-invasive fix first.
Cucurbit bacterial wilt
Diseasesevere- CulturalRemove wilting plants and control beetlesstrong evidence — extension confidence
There's no cure once a plant is infected, so pull and discard wilting vines; the key is managing cucumber beetles, which carry the bacterium, since beetle control is the most effective way to prevent wilt.
- CulturalProtect young plants with row coverstrong evidence — extension confidence
Cover seedlings with floating row cover to keep beetles off during the vulnerable early stages, removing it at flowering so pollinators can reach the blooms.
Gummy Stem Blight / Black Rot (Cucurbits)
Diseasesevere- CulturalRotate, sanitize, and use clean seedstrong evidence — extension confidence
Use disease-free seed and rotate at least 2 years away from cucurbits, removing and destroying infected vines and fruit since the fungus survives in debris and seed. This is a prevention/management problem, not a cure.
- CulturalKeep foliage drystrong evidence — extension confidence
Switch to drip irrigation and space plants for airflow so leaves dry quickly, since free moisture drives infection.
Phytophthora blight (root and crown rot)
Diseasesevere- CulturalRemove affected plants at first sign (manage, not cure)strong evidence — extension confidence
Infected plants can't be saved; promptly pull and destroy them at the start of an outbreak to slow spread, and avoid working in beds when wet.
- CulturalImprove drainage and avoid waterloggingstrong evidence — extension confidence
Plant on raised beds, never let beds stay saturated, and water with drip rather than flooding, since this water mold thrives in standing water and saturated soil.
- CulturalRotate and choose tolerant varietiesmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Rotate out of peppers, cucurbits, and tomatoes for at least three years where the disease has occurred, and select tolerant or resistant varieties when available.
Phytophthora Fruit & Crown Rot (Cucurbits)
Diseasesevere- CulturalImprove drainage and avoid waterloggingstrong evidence — extension confidence
Plant on raised, well-drained beds, avoid low wet spots, and lengthen intervals between irrigations, since this water mold thrives in saturated soil. Once established it is very hard to control, so prevention is key.
- CulturalRotate and avoid infested fieldsstrong evidence — extension confidence
Avoid sites with a Phytophthora history and rotate to non-host crops (avoid cucurbits, peppers, tomato, eggplant), since the oospores survive in soil for years.
- ChemicalApply oomycete-targeted fungicide preventively· every 1 wkmoderate evidence — extension confidence
As part of an integrated program, apply an oomycete-active fungicide (e.g., mefenoxam or phosphonate class) preventively before wet weather, rotating modes of action per the label.
Pickleworm (Southern Cucurbits)
Pestsevere- CulturalPlant early and use trap/less-preferred cropsstrong evidence — extension confidence
In southern regions plant early to harvest before populations build, prefer less-susceptible types (e.g., butternut), and remove infested fruit promptly, since larvae feed inside the fruit.
- OrganicTreat early before larvae bore in· every 5 daysmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Scout flowers and apply a Bt (B. thuringiensis kurstaki) product targeting young larvae before they enter fruit, since internal feeders are protected once inside; repeat per the label.
- ChemicalApply insecticide on a tight schedule under heavy pressure· every 1 wkmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Where pressure is severe, apply a labeled insecticide (e.g., pyrethroid or spinosyn class) timed to flowering and small larvae, per the label, rotating classes.
Root-knot nematodes
Nematodesevere- CulturalConfirm with a soil test, then rotate (manage, not cure)strong evidence — extension confidence
Root-knot nematodes can't be eradicated from garden soil, so confirm via a county Extension nematode assay and rotate beds to non-hosts or resistant varieties (look for VFN-type resistance in tomato).
- CulturalPlant suppressive cover/rotation cropsmoderate evidence — extension confidence
A solid planting of French marigolds grown 2+ months and turned under, or cover crops such as sorghum-sudangrass or cowpea, can lower populations between susceptible crops.
- CulturalSanitation and organic mattermoderate evidence — extension confidence
Avoid moving infested soil on tools or transplants, build soil organic matter to support beneficial organisms, and keep plants well watered to help them tolerate root damage.
Southern blight
Diseasesevere- CulturalRemove infected plants and surrounding soil (manage, not cure)strong evidence — extension confidence
Once a plant collapses it can't be cured; dig out the plant plus the top few inches of nearby soil containing sclerotia and dispose of it, avoiding spread on tools.
- CulturalBury residue and rotatemoderate evidence — extension confidence
Deep-turn soil to bury sclerotia, remove crop debris at season end, and rotate susceptible solanaceous and legume crops with grasses for several seasons.
- CulturalAdjust soil pH and plant earlymoderate evidence — extension confidence
Maintain soil pH at the level recommended for the crop, since the disease is worse in low-pH soils, and time plantings so harvest begins before peak summer heat favors the fungus.
Squash vine borer
Pestsevere- CulturalRow-cover early; bury nodes for backup rootsstrong evidence — extension confidence
Cover plants until flowering to block the egg-laying moth, then hand-pollinate or uncover. Mounding soil over vine nodes lets the plant re-root past a borer.
White mold (Sclerotinia stem rot)
Diseasesevere- CulturalRemove infected plants (manage, not cure)strong evidence — extension confidence
There's no cure for an infected plant; cut out and bag affected plants including the black sclerotia, and don't compost them, since sclerotia survive years in soil.
- CulturalOpen the canopy and rotatestrong evidence — extension confidence
Space plants widely, control weeds, orient rows to prevailing wind, and avoid overhead watering at bloom to dry the canopy; rotate to non-host crops (corn or other grasses) for several years.
- CulturalWater at the base, not overheadmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Use drip or soaker irrigation to keep foliage and the soil surface drier, which discourages the sclerotia germination and mycelial growth that drive white mold.
Angular Leaf Spot (Cucurbits, bacterial)
Diseasemoderate- CulturalUse clean seed, rotate, avoid working wet plantsstrong evidence — extension confidence
Plant certified pathogen-free seed, rotate 2-3 years away from cucurbits, and never cultivate or harvest while foliage is wet, since this bacterial disease spreads in water and on hands and tools. Bacterial diseases are managed, not cured.
- CulturalAvoid overhead irrigationstrong evidence — extension confidence
Use drip irrigation and space plants for rapid drying, since splashing water spreads the bacteria.
- ChemicalApply copper preventively in warm humid weather· every 1 wkmoderate evidence — extension confidence
During warm, moist periods that favor disease, apply a fixed-copper bactericide preventively to slow spread, per the label; copper suppresses but does not eliminate the bacterium.
Anthracnose fruit rot
Diseasemoderate- CulturalMulch, stake, and harvest promptlystrong evidence — extension confidence
Stake and mulch to keep fruit off the soil, avoid overhead watering, and pick ripe fruit promptly; rotate out of the affected family for at least a year and remove infected debris.
- OrganicApply a labeled fungicide on schedule· every 1 wk · ~4 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
From first fruit set onward, apply a labeled fungicide per the label on a regular schedule, covering fruit and leaf undersides, especially in extended wet weather.
Botrytis gray mold
Diseasemoderate- CulturalRemove infected tissue and old blossomsstrong evidence — extension confidence
Prune out moldy leaves, stems, and fruit and clear fallen blossoms and debris where the fungus gets started, disposing of them rather than composting.
- CulturalImprove airflow and reduce leaf wetnessstrong evidence — extension confidence
Space and stake plants for good air movement, water at the base in the morning, and harvest ripe fruit promptly so botrytis has fewer cool, humid, wet surfaces to colonize.
Cucumber beetle
Pestmoderate- CulturalRow-cover early; clean up debrisstrong evidence — extension confidence
These beetles also spread bacterial wilt, so block them with netting on young plants and remove garden debris where they overwinter.
- OrganicLabeled insecticide for heavy pressure - label use only· every 1 wk · ~2 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
If wilt risk is high, a labeled product applied in the evening protects pollinators. Follow the label.
Damping-off (seedlings)
Diseasemoderate- CulturalDry out, ventilate, sow into clean mixstrong evidence — extension confidence
Use sterile seed-starting mix, bottom-water and let the surface dry between waterings, add airflow, and don't over-sow. Damping-off can't be cured once a seedling collapses.
Downy mildew
Diseasemoderate- CulturalSpace, prune, and water at the basestrong evidence — extension confidence
Improve airflow, remove infected leaves, and keep foliage dry. Resistant cucumber varieties help next season.
- ChemicalLabeled downy-mildew fungicide - label use only· every 1 wk · ~3 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
In wet seasons a labeled fungicide on a 7-day schedule slows spread. Follow the label.
Iron deficiency (interveinal chlorosis)
Deficiencymoderate- CulturalTest and address soil pHstrong evidence — extension confidence
Iron is present but unavailable in high-pH soils, so test soil pH and, for the affected bed, lower pH toward the crop's preferred range (especially important for acid-loving blueberries) rather than just adding iron.
- OrganicUse chelated iron for a quick correction· every 2 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
A foliar spray or soil drench of chelated iron can green up new growth per the label; soil-applied ferrous iron quickly oxidizes and becomes unavailable in high-pH soil, so chelate plus pH management works best.
Mosaic virus
Virusmoderate- CulturalRemove infected plants promptlystrong evidence — extension confidence
There's no cure, so pull and discard plants showing mosaic symptoms to limit spread, and wash hands and tools after handling them; control aphids that vector these viruses.
- CulturalUse resistant varieties and clean up weedsmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Where mosaic is a recurring problem, choose resistant varieties and remove weedy hosts nearby that can carry the virus over.
Potassium deficiency
Deficiencymoderate- CulturalConfirm with a soil test firststrong evidence — extension confidence
Edge scorch on older leaves has several causes, so get a soil test before adding potassium; over-applying can lock out magnesium and calcium.
- OrganicApply potassium per soil-test guidancemoderate evidence — extension confidence
If the test confirms low potassium, apply a potassium source (such as sulfate of potash) at the labeled/test-recommended rate and keep watering even, since drought worsens uptake.
Powdery mildew
Diseasemoderate- CulturalImprove airflow + remove worst leavesstrong evidence — extension confidence
Cut out the most heavily coated leaves and thin for airflow; avoid wetting foliage late in the day.
- OrganicPotassium-bicarbonate or sulfur - label use only· every 1 wk · ~4 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Apply a labeled potassium-bicarbonate or sulfur fungicide weekly per the label. No sulfur within 2 weeks of oil or in high heat.
Root rot from overwatering / poor drainage
Diseasemoderate- CulturalLet soil drain and water lessstrong evidence — extension confidence
Water root rots like Pythium thrive in saturated soil, so cut back watering, let the surface dry between irrigations, and water at the base rather than keeping soil constantly wet.
- CulturalImprove drainage and aerationstrong evidence — extension confidence
Use raised beds, loosen compacted soil, and add organic matter to improve drainage; remove plants that are already rotted since affected roots won't recover.
Scab (Cucurbits)
Diseasemoderate- CulturalPlant resistant cultivars and rotatestrong evidence — extension confidence
Use scab-resistant cucumber cultivars where available and rotate 2-3 years to non-cucurbit crops, removing crop debris to lower spore carryover.
- CulturalPromote rapid dryingstrong evidence — extension confidence
Choose well-drained sites with good air movement, avoid overhead irrigation and dense canopies, and avoid handling plants when wet.
Slugs & snails
Pestmoderate- CulturalTrap, hand-pick at night, reduce cover· every 2 days · ~3 wksstrong evidence — extension confidence
Pick at night with a flashlight, set shallow beer traps, water in the morning so soil dries by dusk, and clear damp hiding spots.
- OrganicIron-phosphate bait - label use only· every 1 wk · ~3 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Scatter a labeled iron-phosphate slug bait sparingly per the label; it's pet- and wildlife-safer than metaldehyde.
Spider mites
Pestmoderate- CulturalHose down and raise humidity· every 3 days · ~2 wksstrong evidence — extension confidence
Mites thrive in hot, dry, dusty conditions. Spray foliage (especially undersides) with water to dislodge them and reduce dust.
- OrganicInsecticidal soap or horticultural oil - label use only· every 5 days · ~2 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Apply to undersides per label; mites resist many products, so soaps/oils are preferred. Not in extreme heat.
Squash bug
Pestmoderate- CulturalCrush eggs, trap adults, hand-pick· every 3 days · ~4 wksstrong evidence — extension confidence
Scrape off the coppery egg clusters, lay a board by the base and collect bugs under it each morning. Easiest controlled early.
Stink bugs (brown marmorated and native)
Pestmoderate- CulturalExclude with row cover and clear nearby weedsstrong evidence — extension confidence
Cover susceptible crops with floating row cover before bugs arrive, and remove weeds and groundcover near the garden in early spring where stink bugs feed before moving to crops. Lift covers on flowering crops that need pollination.
- CulturalHand-pick bugs and egg masses· every 3 daysstrong evidence — extension confidence
Scout in the morning and drop adults, nymphs, and egg clusters into a bucket of soapy water; regular hand-picking keeps low populations in check since most garden insecticides work poorly on adults.
- OrganicSpot-treat young nymphs if numbers climb· every 1 wkmoderate evidence — extension confidence
If small nymphs are abundant, a botanical such as pyrethrin or azadirachtin, or insecticidal oil, may give some suppression per the label; adults are largely unaffected, so rely mainly on exclusion and hand-picking.
Thrips on fruiting vegetables
Pestmoderate- CulturalRemove weed and crop reservoirsstrong evidence — extension confidence
Control flowering weeds in and around the garden and remove spent host crops promptly, since thrips build up on these and move onto fruiting vegetables; avoid planting next to onions, garlic, or cereals where thrips numbers spike.
- CulturalKeep plants vigorous and rinse foliagemoderate evidence — extension confidence
Water and feed adequately so plants tolerate feeding, and a forceful water spray can knock down populations; reflective mulch can also deter thrips from settling on young plants.
- OrganicTreat with spinosad or oil if needed· every 1 wkmoderate evidence — extension confidence
If thrips are damaging growing points or fruit, spinosad or insecticidal soap/oil can help per the label; rotate modes of action and avoid spraying open blooms to protect pollinators and natural enemies.
Whiteflies
Pestmoderate- CulturalRemove infested leaves and hose off· every 4 daysmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Pick off and discard heavily infested lower leaves and rinse colonies off undersides with a strong spray of water; yellow sticky cards help monitor numbers.
- OrganicApply a labeled soap or oil· every 1 wk · ~3 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Apply a labeled insecticidal soap or neem oil per the label, covering leaf undersides; these reduce but won't eliminate whiteflies, so repeat as needed.
Cutworms
PestmoderateUnusual this time of year.
- CulturalPlace stem collars on transplantsstrong evidence — extension confidence
Push a collar (cardboard tube, can, or cup with bottom removed) a couple inches into the soil around each stem so it extends a few inches above ground; this blocks cutworms from reaching the stem.
- CulturalScout soil and hand-remove· every 3 days · ~2 wksstrong evidence — extension confidence
In the evening or early morning, check the soil around damaged plants and remove curled larvae by hand; tilling beds about two weeks before planting also reduces larvae and pupae.
- OrganicApply a labeled Bt or spinosad· every 1 wk · ~3 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
If damage continues, apply a labeled Bacillus thuringiensis (kurstaki) or spinosad product per the label, targeting small larvae; Bt works best on young first- and second-instar cutworms.
Phosphorus deficiency
DeficiencymoderateUnusual this time of year.
- CulturalCheck soil test and soil temperaturestrong evidence — extension confidence
Purpling in cold spring soils is often temporary, since cold roots can't take up phosphorus that's actually present; warm weather usually resolves it, so confirm a true shortage with a soil test before adding phosphorus.
- OrganicAdd phosphorus only if the test calls for itmoderate evidence — extension confidence
If low phosphorus is confirmed, work a phosphorus source into the root zone per the test recommendation, and keep soil pH in range since extreme pH ties up phosphorus.
Aphids
Pestlow- CulturalBlast off with water· every 3 days · ~2 wksstrong evidence — extension confidence
Knock colonies off with a strong jet of water in the morning; repeat every few days. Light infestations rarely need more.
- OrganicInsecticidal soap - label use only· every 1 wk · ~3 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
For persistent colonies apply insecticidal soap to undersides per label. Avoid open flowers.
Edema (oedema)
Disorderlow- CulturalBalance watering and humiditystrong evidence — extension confidence
Edema comes from the plant taking up more water than it releases, not a pathogen, so water less often and water in the morning so roots aren't taking up water faster than leaves transpire on cool, humid days.
- CulturalImprove airflow and drainagestrong evidence — extension confidence
Space plants for good air movement, improve soil and container drainage, and avoid overcrowding under cover; affected leaves won't recover but new growth comes in normally once conditions balance.
Magnesium deficiency
Deficiencylow- CulturalConfirm with a soil test, then correct· every 2 wks · ~4 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Interveinal yellowing on older leaves suggests magnesium. Confirm with a test; if low, a dilute Epsom-salt foliar spray is a short-term fix while you amend the soil.
Nitrogen deficiency
Deficiencylow- CulturalFeed with balanced fertilizer· every 2 wks · ~4 wksstrong evidence — extension confidence
Apply a balanced organic fertilizer or fish emulsion; new growth greens up within ~2 weeks. Don't overcorrect.
Poor cucurbit fruit set
Disorderlow- CulturalHand-pollinate in the morning· every 2 days · ~2 wksmoderate evidence — extension confidence
On a dry morning when flowers are open, transfer pollen from a male flower (slim stem) to the center of each female flower (tiny fruit behind the bloom) with a small brush or by touching the bloom directly.
- CulturalSupport pollinators and wait out heatmoderate evidence — extension confidence
Avoid spraying insecticides during bloom and plant flowers to draw bees; very high heat skews plants toward male flowers, so set usually improves as temperatures moderate.
Transplant shock
DisorderlowUnusual this time of year.
- CulturalWater in well and provide shade· every 1 days · ~1 wksstrong evidence — extension confidence
Water transplants in thoroughly at planting and keep the root zone evenly moist for the first week or two, and provide temporary shade during hot, sunny, or windy spells to reduce stress while roots establish.
- CulturalHarden off and plant gently next timestrong evidence — extension confidence
Most plants recover on their own; to prevent recurrence, harden off seedlings before planting, set them out in mild weather or evening, and avoid disturbing the roots when transplanting.