Cucumber 'Diva'

Cucumissativus

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis)
Species
sativus (sa-TEE-vus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pensacola, Florida

Brainerd, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Beatrice, Nebraska

Greenville, New Hampshire

Williamsburg, Ohio

Houston, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Dayton, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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D
Westbrook, CT (Zone 6a) | July 2015 | positive

Good taste and fairly good yield. 'Diva' and 'Burpless' are my favorite standard cukes for eating fresh.

S
Williamsburg, OH | March 2010 | positive

This is the BESt green cucumber!!! I love it fresh....tender crisp and the skin is thin and the taste is incredible!!! I highly recommend...Read More

J
Salt Lake City, UT | November 2009 | neutral

I have grown these for a number of years and have always found them prolific, thin skinned, sweet, and suitable for fresh eating and mino...Read More

K
Beatrice, NE (Zone 5b) | May 2008 | positive

Great tasting and high yielding variety. The only downside is they get too big a little quicker than some other varieties I have grown.

C
mobile, AL (Zone 8a) | June 2006 | positive

Great cucumber, crunchy, delicious, thin skin just like I like it.

D
west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2006 | positive

Great tasting and high performing in my garden..currently my favorite cucumber!

H
Coopersburg, PA (Zone 6b) | August 2004 | positive

absolutely delicious

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2004 | neutral

A gynoecious and parthenocarpic slicing cultivar.It has resistance to scab and some tolerance to Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew. Designe...Read More

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