Regal F1

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Crisp as a cool morning breeze, Regal F1 pickling cucumbers deliver a tight, crunchy bite with a clean, refreshing flavor and a pleasantly mild finish.

At maturity, the fruits are slender and uniformly sized, ideal for preserving with their firm texture and bright, garden-fresh character. Grow Regal F1 for reliable harvests in cool weather—then enjoy the satisfying snap that makes every jar-ready cucumber feel like a triumph of timing and care.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Vine

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	May 23rd
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 6th
Harvest Begins	Jul 31st
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
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)	12

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Regal F1 is built for the brine: its firm, slender flesh keeps that tight, almost glassy crunch after soaking, so your pickles don’t go soft or watery. If you want the jar to taste bright and clean—without leaning on heavy sweetness—this is the cucumber you reach for.

Best Uses

classic refrigerator pickles where the cucumbers stay snappy
jarred dill-style preserves (firm flesh holds shape in brine)
thin slicing for crunchy salad salads and quick slaws
lightly salted and eaten as-is for maximum bite

Flavor Profile

tightly crisp snap clean, refreshing cucumber flavor mild, pickling-friendly acidity pleasantly mild finish with minimal bitterness

Kitchen Pairings

garlic black pepper mustard seed white vinegar dill (use sparingly per your list constraints) sesame oil

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Cucumis sativus (cucumber) and how do I manage it?

Cucumber beetles and cucumber mosaic virus are the most common cucumber problems—beetles spread the virus while feeding. Inspect plants weekly and use row cover right after sowing to block beetles, then remove cover once flowering begins. If beetles appear, spot-treat with an approved insecticidal soap and remove any plants showing mosaic virus symptoms (mottling/distortion) to prevent spread.

How often should I water Cucumis sativus during the main growing phase?

During active vine growth and fruiting, keep soil consistently evenly moist, about 1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) of water per week depending on heat. Water at the base in the morning and avoid wetting leaves, because cucumbers are prone to foliar diseases when foliage stays damp. Use mulch to steady moisture and check that the top few inches of soil don’t dry out between waterings.

How can I tell when Regal F1 cucumbers are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are firm, glossy, and sized for eating—typically about 8–10 inches for common slicer types around midseason maturity. Pick every 1–2 days once they start, because leaving cucumbers to over-mature reduces further fruiting and can make them seedy or bitter. Cut the fruit with scissors or snips to avoid tearing the vines.