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- Days to maturity
- 57–62 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Little Leaf is a dual-purpose pickling and slicing cucumber on compact, multi-branched vines that can be trellised. Fruits are blocky, emerald green and white-spined, of medium length. It is parthenocarpic, setting fruit without pollination, which helps in low-bee conditions or under cover. Resistance is broad: bacterial wilt, STM, scab, CMV and both mildews. About 57 days.
Little Leaf traits
- Compact, multi-branched vines that trellis well
- Blocky emerald green fruits with white spines
- Parthenocarpic fruit set without pollination
- Resistant to bacterial wilt, STM, scab, CMV and both mildews
- About 57 days to harvest
Good for
- Pickling
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Leaf this page | 57–62 days | — | — |
| Pearl | 57–65 days | — | — |
| Sugar Crunch | 57 days | — | — |
| Tasty Green | 57–62 days | — | — |
| Tsuyataro | 57 days | — | — |
| Adam | 56–60 days | — | — |
| Asian Nectar | 56 days | — | — |
Little Leaf FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Little Leaf?
Little Leaf is a dual-purpose pickling and slicing cucumber on compact, multi-branched vines that can be trellised. Fruits are blocky, emerald green and white-spined, of medium length.
How many days to maturity is Little Leaf?
Little Leaf is listed at 57–62 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Little Leaf compare with other cucumber varieties?
Little Leaf: 57–62 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Pearl (57–65 days), Sugar Crunch (57 days), Tasty Green (57–62 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Little Leaf good for?
Little Leaf is grown for pickling, fresh slicing.
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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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