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- Days to maturity
- 32 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Breeder
- Johnny's Selected Seeds
- Listed for
- United States
Vining Fruit Color (Harvest): Dark green, semi glossy
Overview
Diva is a 2002 AAS national winner from Johnny's Selected Seeds, a Beit Alpha style slicer that sets fruit parthenocarpically, so production stays steady even without pollinators. Fruits are slender, semi-glossy dark green cylinders 6 to 8 inches long with slightly tapered ends, thin smooth skin that needs no peeling, and sweet flesh with no bitterness and few if any seeds. Vines spread 5 to 6 feet and resist scab, angular leaf spot and both powdery and downy mildew. Transplanting is recommended: start 2 seeds per cell, germinate at 75 to 85 F, and set out 20 to 25 day-old plants 2 feet apart for harvest around 32 days later; direct sowing takes about 58 days once soil hits 70 F. Pick fruits on the small side every other day.
Diva traits
- Parthenocarpic, seedless Beit Alpha type
- Slender dark green fruits 6 to 8 inches, thin skin, no bitterness
- Vines spread 5 to 6 feet
- Resists scab, both mildews and angular leaf spot
- About 32 days from transplant, 58 from seed
- Transplanting recommended
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Salads
- Children's snacking
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diva this page | 32 days | Vining | — |
| Green Light F1 | 30–37 days | Vining | — |
| Sweet Success hybrid | About 54 days | Vining | — |
| Straight-8 | About 60 days | Vining | — |
| Fanfare hybrid | About 63 days | Vining | — |
Diva FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Diva?
Diva is a 2002 AAS national winner from Johnny's Selected Seeds, a Beit Alpha style slicer that sets fruit parthenocarpically, so production stays steady even without pollinators. Fruits are slender, semi-glossy dark green cylinders 6 to 8 inches long with slightly tapered ends, thin smooth skin that needs no peeling, and sweet flesh with no bitterness and few if any seeds.
How many days to maturity is Diva?
Diva is listed at 32 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Diva compare with other cucumber varieties?
Diva: 32 days, vining. Similar cucumber varieties include Green Light F1 (30–37 days), Sweet Success hybrid (About 54 days), Straight-8 (About 60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Diva good for?
Diva is grown for fresh eating, salads, children's snacking.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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