Tyria

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Tyria Beit Alpha cucumber delivers a crisp, cool snap the moment you bite into its glossy, deep-green skin—an inviting, fresh fragrance that lingers like a summer breeze.

The fruit is long and elegantly straight with a tender, juicy interior and a pleasantly mild, balanced flavor that stays refined rather than seedy. Grow Tyria for standout fresh slicing and for bright, tangy pickling results that showcase its clean texture and classic cucumber character.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Vine

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Tyria 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 15th	Jun 29th	Aug 23rd – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Jun 8th	Jun 22nd	Aug 16th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	May 29th	Jun 12th	Aug 6th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	May 29th	Jun 12th	Aug 6th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Jun 2nd	Jun 16th	Aug 10th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	May 29th	Jun 12th	Aug 6th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	May 27th	Jun 10th	Aug 4th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	May 22nd	Jun 5th	Jul 30th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	May 18th	Jun 1st	Jul 26th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	May 15th	May 29th	Jul 23rd – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	May 9th	May 23rd	Jul 17th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	May 4th	May 18th	Jul 12th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Apr 24th	May 8th	Jul 2nd – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Apr 15th	Apr 29th	Jun 23rd – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Apr 6th	Apr 20th	Jun 14th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Mar 20th	Apr 3rd	May 28th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Feb 23rd	Mar 9th	May 3rd – 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	55
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)	12

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Tyria’s long, elegant fruit has that tight, high-crunch bite—juicy without going watery—so it’s made for slicing and for quick pickles where the texture must hold. Its flavor stays clean and mild, which lets garlic, lemon, and vinegar punch without the cucumber turning bitter or seedy.

Best Uses

thick slices on sturdy bread with salt to draw out juice
quick refrigerator pickles where the crunch stays loud
light cucumber salads dressed and served immediately
bracing crunchy riffs: tzatziki-style cups or cucumber herb salads

Flavor Profile

cool, crisp snap mild, balanced cucumber flavor juicy, tender flesh with low harshness fresh, faintly fragrant peel aroma

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic plain yogurt olive oil black pepper white vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Cucumis sativus (cucumber), and how do I treat it?

Cucumber beetles and downy mildew are two of the most common problems on Cucumis sativus. Check plants often for striped/spotted beetles and use row covers early, then apply insecticidal soap if you see adults feeding, especially before vines fully establish. If leaves develop yellow “oil-slick” spots with grayish growth under leaf surfaces, start treating promptly with a labeled downy-mildew fungicide and remove heavily infected leaves to slow spread.

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

During active vine growth and fruiting (after plants are established), keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) per week, split into 2–3 waterings during hot weather. Water at the base and avoid wetting leaves to reduce downy mildew risk, and don’t let the soil dry out between waterings because cucumbers can turn bitter and grow irregularly.

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

Harvest cucumbers around 50–60 days from sowing and when fruits reach the target size for your type, typically firm and crisp to the touch. Pick every 1–2 days once they start producing—overgrown cucumbers become dull, seedy, and can reduce further flowering.