Sweet Success

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Sweet Success burpless cucumbers arrive with a crisp, cool crunch and a notably mild, clean flavor—tender enough to savor straight from the garden.

Their dark green, gently tapered fruits hold a smooth, satiny skin with few seeds and a refreshing, juicy bite that stays crisp in storage. Ideal for fresh slicing, bright salads, and quick pickling, Sweet Success brings dependable harvests and a wonderfully easygoing eating experience to the home plot.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 58 DaysHabit: Vine

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

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Apr 25th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 9th
Harvest Begins	Jul 6th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	58
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

As a burpless type, Sweet Success stays tender and clean on the palate—no harsh edge, just a steady, juicy snap. Slice it thin and it won’t go limp, so it shines in acidic, fast-moving dressings and quick pickles.

Best Uses

thin slices for snappy salads that stay crisp under dressing
quick refrigerator pickles where the smooth skin holds a glassy bite
burpless-style eating straight out of the fridge (no peeling needed)

Flavor Profile

cool, clean sweetness crisp, high-water crunch mild, cucumber-forward flavor with minimal bitterness

Kitchen Pairings

lime sesame oil rice vinegar feta chili black pepper

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most often affects Cucumis sativus (cucumbers), and how can I treat it?

A common cucumber problem is downy mildew, which shows up as yellow patches on the upper leaf surface with gray-purple growth underneath. Remove and destroy badly affected leaves, improve airflow, and avoid wetting foliage—water at the soil line. If the problem is active, spray a labeled downy-mildew fungicide and repeat according to the label after 5–7 days as needed.

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

During the main fruiting period, keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged—aim for about 1–2 inches of water per week, split into 2–3 sessions during hot weather. Water early in the day at the base of the plants, and let the top 1 inch of soil dry slightly between waterings to prevent root stress.

How do I know when Cucumis sativus ‘Sweet Success’ is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the fruits are firm and reach the expected mature size for the variety, typically around 6–8 inches for many slicer-type cucumbers, about 58 days after sowing. Check daily once flowering starts—overgrown cucumbers turn dull in color, soften at the blossom end, and develop more seeds.