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Little Leaf Cucumber
CucumberCucumis sativus
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 49 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
- pH 6–7
Overview
Katrina produces an early to midseason crop in protected culture. Known for its ability to set fruit under heat stress, Katrina is very high yielding with excellent uniformity. This seedless, thin-skinned cuke is best when harvested at 5 1/2-6 1/2" long - a great size between Unistars and the larger Socrates. Gynoecious and parthenocarpic. Also available in organic seed.
Planting
Direct sow when soil reaches 65°F or start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Plant 1 inch deep.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, spider mites. Common diseases: Bacterial wilt, angular leaf spot.