Tasty Jade

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Cool, crisp snap meets a subtly sweet, garden-fresh flavor in Tasty Jade—an Asian cucumber prized for its tender, jade-green skin and exceptionally smooth, straight growth.

At maturity it delivers long, slender fruits with a refreshing crunch that shines in quick, bright preparations and makes a beautiful centerpiece for fresh platters. Grow Tasty Jade for steady harvests and a clean, aromatic finish that keeps you reaching back to the vine.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 52 DaysHabit: Vine

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Tasty Jade 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 6th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	May 25th	Jun 8th	Jul 30th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	May 15th	May 29th	Jul 20th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	May 15th	May 29th	Jul 20th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	May 19th	Jun 2nd	Jul 24th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	May 15th	May 29th	Jul 20th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	May 13th	May 27th	Jul 18th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	May 8th	May 22nd	Jul 13th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	May 4th	May 18th	Jul 9th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	May 1st	May 15th	Jul 6th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Apr 25th	May 9th	Jun 30th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Apr 20th	May 4th	Jun 25th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Apr 10th	Apr 24th	Jun 15th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Apr 1st	Apr 15th	Jun 6th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Mar 23rd	Apr 6th	May 28th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Mar 6th	Mar 20th	May 11th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Feb 9th	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)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	65
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Tasty Jade is the kind of cucumber you eat with your eyes first—tender jade skin and a straight, uniform crunch that won’t collapse when you dress it fast. Use it where you want bright vinegar/soy to cling to the surface and keep that cool snap through the first bite.

Best Uses

quick-pickle slices that stay snappy
soy-sesame cucumber salads (no long cooking—keep the bite)
thin slicing for cold noodles and garnishes
platter centerpiece with a briny dip

Flavor Profile

cooling, crisp snap subtly sweet garden-fresh flavor clean, mildly grassy aroma tender skin with a refreshing crunch

Kitchen Pairings

soy sauce sesame oil garlic rice vinegar chili crisp ginger

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem commonly affects Cucumis sativus (cucumber) like Tasty Jade, and how can I control it?

Powdery mildew is one of the most common cucumber issues, showing up as a white, powdery film on leaves and causing them to yellow and fail early. Start control at the first spots by removing the worst leaves, improving airflow by spacing vines, and spraying a labeled potassium bicarbonate or sulfur product according to the label. Avoid wetting foliage in late day and water at the base to slow further spread.

How often should I water Cucumis sativus during the main growing phase (after it starts vining)?

During active vine growth and fruiting, keep soil consistently evenly moist—about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week total, increasing during hot spells. Water deeply at the base 1–2 times per week rather than frequent light sprinkling, and aim for soil that stays moist but not soggy to prevent root stress and misshapen fruit. Mulch helps stabilize moisture for cucumbers.

How do I know when Tasty Jade cucumbers are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are firm and reach their typical mature length for Tasty Jade, usually around 50–60 days from sowing (your crop is ~52 days to maturity). Pick while the skin is still crisp and the seeds aren’t fully developed—overripe cucumbers turn dull, soften, and become more seedy, which also slows new flowering and fruit set.