Miniature White Pickle Cucumber
Cucumis sativis
KYOO-kum-iss SAY-tiv-us
Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
High yielding cucumbers on compact, 3' vines make this crop perfect for small spaces or containers. Excellent used on salads and eaten fresh as it has no bitterness. Nice, small size to use as pickles. Creamy white skin adds some interest to your summer garden.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Bush
Height
12–18 in
Spread
24–36 in
Form
Pickling
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
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
Monoecious--pollination required
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
55 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid