H-19 Little Leaf

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Aromatically crisp and vividly refreshing, H-19 Little Leaf Beit Alpha Cucumber delivers slender, dark-green fruit with a clean, juicy snap and a tender, never-bitter bite.

Expect a compact, well-branched plant that sets abundant cucumbers for steady harvest, with a smooth, lightly glossy skin that shines in the garden. Ideal for fresh slicing and quick pickling, these cucumbers bring bright crunch to every bowl and jar.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 52 DaysHabit: Vine

Botanical illustration of H-19 Little Leaf

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H-19 Little Leaf 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	Direct Sow	Jun 15th	Aug 6th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	Jun 8th	Jul 30th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 29th	Jul 20th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 29th	Jul 20th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	Jun 2nd	Jul 24th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 29th	Jul 20th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 27th	Jul 18th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 22nd	Jul 13th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 18th	Jul 9th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 6th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	May 9th	Jun 30th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jun 25th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 24th	Jun 15th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 15th	Jun 6th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Apr 6th	May 28th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 20th	May 11th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 23rd	Apr 16th – 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	52
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	65
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

H-19 Little Leaf is built for the moment you bite down—juicy snap, tender bite, and zero bitterness even with quick handling. Keep it cold and sharp: lemon, vinegar, yogurt, and feta make it taste like crisp green summer instead of watery salad filler.

Best Uses

paper-thin slicing for high-crunch salads
quick refrigerator pickles that stay snappy
lunchbox-style cucumber spears with salt and citrus
tossing into cold yogurt-herb bowls

Flavor Profile

clean, watery crunch vivid, lightly grassy freshness tender skin with a never-bitter bite

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic Greek yogurt black pepper rice vinegar feta

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Cucumis sativus (cucumber) plants developing powdery white patches on leaves, and what should I do?

Powdery mildew is common on Cucumis sativus, showing as a gray-white powder on leaf surfaces that can spread and stunt growth. Start control early by removing the worst leaves and improving airflow (don’t crowd rows; keep foliage dry by watering at the base). Spray a labeled fungicide for cucurbits or use a horticultural oil/biological option at the first signs, repeating according to the product label until the disease pressure drops.

How often should I water Cucumis sativus during the main growing phase (after vines start running)?

Keep soil consistently evenly moist during active vine growth—typically about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, split into 2–3 sessions if it’s hot. Water deeply at the base early in the day so the topsoil doesn’t dry out completely, because drought stress can lead to bitter fruit and misshapen cucumbers. If leaves wilt midday but recover by evening, increase the frequency while maintaining good drainage.

How can I tell when Cucumis sativus (H-19 Little Leaf) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are firm, reach the expected small size for your variety, and the skin is glossy and evenly colored (avoid yellowing). Check daily once plants start producing—cucumbers can go from perfect to oversized quickly, which reduces crispness. Use a knife or pruners to cut the fruit with a short stem so you don’t damage the vine.