Tyria

Cucumber

55d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Jun 2nd
Last Frost	May 19th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 16th
Harvest Begins	Aug 10th
Harvest Ends	Sep 21st

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

Recommended Companions

Dukat Dill

Taishan Yellow Marigold

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 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.