Diva

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Cool, crisp, and unmistakably refreshing—Diva cucumber delivers a clean, bright flavor with a satisfying snap from first bite to last.

The fruits are smooth and beautifully uniform, with a deep green skin that stays appealing and tender at harvest, making them a standout slicing cucumber for everyday garden abundance. Grow Diva for its reliable performance and gorgeously crisp texture that shines in fresh salads, vibrant relishes, and quick pickling batches.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Vine

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Diva Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	May 18th	Jun 1st	Jul 26th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	May 11th	May 25th	Jul 19th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	May 1st	May 15th	Jul 9th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	May 1st	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	May 5th	May 19th	Jul 13th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	May 1st	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 29th	May 13th	Jul 7th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 24th	May 8th	Jul 2nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Apr 20th	May 4th	Jun 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Apr 17th	May 1st	Jun 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Apr 11th	Apr 25th	Jun 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Apr 6th	Apr 20th	Jun 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 27th	Apr 10th	Jun 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Mar 18th	Apr 1st	May 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Mar 9th	Mar 23rd	May 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Feb 20th	Mar 6th	Apr 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 26th	Feb 9th	Apr 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	65
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Diva is a slicing cucumber with a water-forward crunch that doesn’t collapse fast, so it stays snappy in salads and still feels lively in quick pickles. Its mild, clean flavor takes on brine, lemon, and dairy without tasting weedy or watery.

Best Uses

thin slicing for salad layers that stay crisp under light dressing
quick pickles where the snap survives a fast brine
chunky relishes with diced cucumber and crunchy texture
cold cucumber soups or drinks that benefit from a clean, watery bite

Flavor Profile

clean, cool cucumber flavor bright, lightly sweet freshness snappy, high-water crunch with tender skin mild herbal finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic black pepper feta Greek yogurt red onion

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly hits Solanum melongena (eggplant), and how can I control it at home?

Watch closely for Colorado potato beetle and aphids, which can strip eggplant leaves quickly; hand-pick beetles when populations are low and spray aphids off with a strong water jet, then repeat every 2–3 days as needed. For disease, eggplant commonly develops early blight or leaf spot—remove infected leaves early and avoid wetting foliage; apply a label-safe fungicide only if spots spread despite sanitation.

How often should I water Solanum melongena during the main growing phase (after flowering starts)?

During active growth and while plants are setting fruit, keep soil evenly moist with about 1–2 inches of water per week, adjusting for heat and container size. Water deeply at the base so moisture reaches the root zone, and let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly between waterings to prevent stress and blossom-end issues.

How do I tell when my eggplant (Solanum melongena) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are firm, glossy, and reach their expected size for about 55 days from transplanting; if you can easily dent the skin with a fingernail, it’s usually ready. Cut the fruit with pruners while the skin is still tender—if fruits turn dull, over-size, or seeds become noticeably hard, they’ve likely passed prime eating quality.