Tasty Green

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Cool-season gardens will love the crisp, cool crunch of Tasty Green—its burpless character brings a clean, mild flavor with a refreshing, watery snap.

Expect straight, evenly sized fruits with a tender, smooth skin that stays pleasantly crisp from the first harvest through repeat picking. Ideal for fresh slicing and bright summer salads, Tasty Green also shines when you want a gentle, non-bitter cucumber presence in quick pickles and zesty sauces.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 58 DaysHabit: Vine

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

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
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

This burpless type is the go-to when you want cucumber to taste like water, not grass—clean, mild, and sharply crisp. It holds up in quick pickles and in creamy, tangy sauces because the flavor stays gentle instead of turning harsh.

Best Uses

thin slicing for sourdough-and-butter sandwiches that don’t get soggy
bright salad duty—stacked with citrus and a light vinaigrette
quick pickles where you want snap without overpowering acidity
zesty cucumber sauces (think yogurt or sour cream bases) where it stays cool and neutral

Flavor Profile

clean, mild cucumber flavor refreshing watery snap tender smooth skin with a crisp bite low-bitter, “burpless” character

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic yogurt feta olive oil vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest commonly affects Cucumis sativus, and how can I control it?

Cucumber beetles are a major pest of Cucumis sativus and can also spread bacterial wilt. Check plants twice weekly and use row cover over young vines, then hand-pick beetles early in the day. If damage is increasing, spot-treat with an insecticidal soap or a targeted labeled product, focusing on stems and the undersides of leaves.

How often should I water Cucumis sativus during peak vine growth?

During the main growing phase (once vines are established and flowering), keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, more in hot spells. Water at the base in the morning so foliage stays dry, and adjust to prevent wilting midday while avoiding soggy beds that encourage root and crown problems.

How can I tell when Cucumis sativus is ready to harvest?

Harvest Cucumis sativus when fruits are firm and reach about 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) for typical slicers, before they become overly seedy or yellowing. Use the thumbnail test—if it’s easy to dent the flesh without tearing, it’s likely ready. Check every 1–2 days once they start producing to prevent bitterness from older fruit.