Little Tyke Baby Cucumber
Cucumis sativis
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Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Exceptionally early for ideal baby pickles. Heavy yields of small, 1 in. by 3 1/2-in. fruits with smallish seed cavities, mild flavor and crunchy texture. Strong vines adapt to most soils, even clay. Particularly well adapted to hot climates. Plant with another early cuke for best pollination.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Vining
Height
12–24 in
Spread
36–48 in
Form
Salad
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
High Yields
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Gynoecious--mostly female, needs pollination
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
55 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Crisp
Ploidy
Diploid