Tyria

Family: Cucurbitaceae Vegetable

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

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

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	May 9th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 23rd
Harvest Begins	Jul 17th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

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.