Calypso

Cucumber

48d to harvest

Crisp as chilled glass, Calypso pickling cucumbers deliver a clean, bright snap with a refreshingly mild, subtly sweet flavor. At maturity, the fruits are compact and uniformly sized, with a deep green skin and a finely bumpy texture that holds its character beautifully for classic brining. Grow Calypso for dependable harvests and a garden-to-jar crunch that feels tailor-made for pickling lovers.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 10th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 24th
Harvest Begins	Jun 11th
Harvest Ends	Oct 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	48
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Vine
Support Needed	Trellis
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	65
Min Night Temp (°F)	55
Harden Off (days)	12

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I manage powdery mildew on Cucumis sativus (pickling cucumbers) in my garden?

Powdery mildew shows up as a white, dusty coating on cucumber leaves, usually starting midseason. Cut off heavily infected leaves early, improve airflow by spacing plants and avoiding wetting foliage, and spray with a labeled sulfur product (or a potassium bicarbonate/eco-fungicide option) when you first see spots and again as directed. If outbreaks keep worsening, remove the most infected plants to slow spread and use fresh soil or rotate the crop next season.

When are Calypso pickling cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) ready to harvest?

Pick Calypso cucumbers at about 48 days to maturity, when fruits are firm and crisp and still small for pickling. Harvest when they’re roughly 3–4 inches long (and the skin looks glossy and evenly green), typically every 1–2 days once production ramps up. Leaving them to grow longer reduces crispness and can slow further fruiting.