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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Semi-bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Little Potato, also called Khira Balam, is an open-pollinated cucumber from India. Robust semi-bush plants bear nearly round, 3-inch fruit with a brown, russeted skin and a lemony flavor, which does look like a small potato on the vine. Harvest is about 70 days from seed. Its compact habit suits smaller beds.
Little Potato traits
- Open-pollinated variety from India
- Robust semi-bush plants
- Nearly round, 3-inch fruit with brown russeted skin
- Lemony flavor
- About 70 days from seed
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Small gardens
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Potato this page | 70 days | Semi-bush | — |
| Edmonson | 70 days | — | — |
| Langelang Giant | 70 days | — | — |
| Marketmore 76 | 70 days | — | — |
| Mideast Prolific | 70–85 days | — | — |
| Summer Dance | 70 days | — | — |
| Hartley | 68 days | — | — |
Little Potato FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Little Potato?
Little Potato, also called Khira Balam, is an open-pollinated cucumber from India. Robust semi-bush plants bear nearly round, 3-inch fruit with a brown, russeted skin and a lemony flavor, which does look like a small potato on the vine.
How many days to maturity is Little Potato?
Little Potato is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Little Potato compare with other cucumber varieties?
Little Potato: 70 days, semi-bush. Similar cucumber varieties include Edmonson (70 days), Langelang Giant (70 days), Marketmore 76 (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Little Potato good for?
Little Potato is grown for fresh eating, small gardens.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.