Tasty Jade

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

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

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	Jun 30th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.