Cucumber 'Little leaf'

Cucumis sativus

How to grow Cucumber 'Little leaf'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Little leaf is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. A soil ph of between 5.5 and 6.8 is ideal for Little leaf as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Little leaf from seed

Sow 0.47 inches (1.2 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Little leaf about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Little leaf

As Little leaf is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Little leaf

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.

Little leaf folklore & trivia

Developed by the University of Arkansas. Disease Resistant: Angular Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial Wilt, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, Scab. 1

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