Sweet Success

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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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

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Sweet Success 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	Jun 1st	Jun 15th	Aug 12th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	May 25th	Jun 8th	Aug 5th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	May 15th	May 29th	Jul 26th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	May 15th	May 29th	Jul 26th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	May 19th	Jun 2nd	Jul 30th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	May 15th	May 29th	Jul 26th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	May 13th	May 27th	Jul 24th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	May 8th	May 22nd	Jul 19th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	May 4th	May 18th	Jul 15th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	May 1st	May 15th	Jul 12th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Apr 25th	May 9th	Jul 6th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Apr 20th	May 4th	Jul 1st – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Apr 10th	Apr 24th	Jun 21st – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Apr 1st	Apr 15th	Jun 12th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Mar 23rd	Apr 6th	Jun 3rd – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Mar 6th	Mar 20th	May 17th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Feb 9th	Feb 23rd	Apr 22nd – 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	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.