Cucumber Seeds - Arkansas Little Leaf
55 Days to maturity. Cucumis sativus. Arkansas Little Leaf Cucumber Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, parthenocarpic, pickling cucumber. Suitable for growing in fields, containers (with support), garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Angular Leaf Spot, Bacterial Wilt, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, and Powdery Mildew. Developed by the University of Arkansas. Great cucumber with very compact vines for those tight on space. Smaller leaf size makes finding fruits easier. Makes a nice trellis of cucumbers in a pot culture or whiskey barrel. Fruit is emerald green with white spines, mid-size, and perfect for slicing or pickling. ~1,500 seeds/oz.
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Growing Arkansas Little Leaf Cucumber in the Vegetable Garden
Cucumbers perform best when directly sown 1-2 weeks after your last frost date, but may be started 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, 12-18 inches apart, with rows spaced 48 inches. Grow in a location with rich, well-draining soil and full sun. While cucumbers can be left to sprawl across the soil, supporting them vertically with a trellis can promote healthy growth and airflow.
Cucumbers are mostly water and perform best with consistent watering applications. This is a parthenocarpic type, which means it has self-pollinating flowers. Pollination is not necessary and may cause cross-pollination and greater seed development. It is best to grow parthenocarpic types away from monoecious or gynoecious cucumbers. A great selection for greenhouse growing or in areas that have lost bee activity.
Harvesting Arkansas Little Leaf Cucumber
An emerald green mid-sized pickling cucumber with white spines. Cucumbers produce more prolifically when they are harvested frequently while young. Allowing fruits to become overly mature may reduce overall yields. Remove cucumbers using harvesting or pruning shears and avoid pulling them from the plant to prevent damage to your harvest.
About Arkansas Little Leaf Cucumber Garden Seeds
This variety is known for its small leaves and great disease resistance to Angular Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial Wilt, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, and Scab. The small leaves make it easier to find the developing fruits.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"I recommend growing cucumbers with a vertical support, like a fence or a trellis, to promote healthy air circulation. Even when growing compact types such as the Arkansas Little Leaf."
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- Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market Writer |
Arkansas Little Leaf Cucumber Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Wholesale - Approximately 50 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 1,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 6,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 24,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 120,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cucumis sativus |
| Cucumber Type: | Pickling - Pickling cucumbers typically are shorter, have a thinner, bumpy, or warty skin. While they can be eaten fresh and in salads, these are preferred for pickling. |
| Arkansas Little Leaf Cucumber Color: | Green with white spines |
| Arkansas Little Leaf Cucumber Flavor: | Mild, sweet, no noticeable bitterness |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Days to Maturity: | 55 |
| Days to Germination: | 6-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 48 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-30 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Compact. Cucumbers can grow along the soil surface, but are often healthier with a vertical support to promote airflow. |
| Soil Preference: | Cucumbers prefer rich, well-draining soils with a pH of 6-6.8. Consistent watering is required for abundant yields. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer 64-86 F. Cucumbers do not tolerate frost and often become damaged at temperatures below 50F. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes, this is the preferred method for growing cucumber seeds. |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, while direct sowing is the preferred method, starting indoors is common. Start 3-4 weeks before transplanting. Cucumbers need warm air and soil temperatures. |
| Cucumber Pollination: | Parthenocarpic - These cucumbers are self-pollinating, seedless, and do not require insect pollinating activity. This makes them ideal for greenhouse production. If they are cross-pollinated with other types, they may yield seeded fruit. |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Around 45-64 Days from sowing. |
| Plant Width: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24-36 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes. The hairy leaves and prickly spines of cucumbers generally lead deer to pursue other plants first. However, deer will eat them if there aren’t more appetizing options nearby. |
| Germination Temperature: | 75-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | This variety is resistant to Angular Leaf Spot, Bacterial Wilt, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Downy Mildew, and Powdery Mildew. Cucumbers are generally known to be susceptible to snails, aphids, cutworms, spider mites, squash vine borers, and cucumber beetles. Common diseases include powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic virus. Reduce the effects of pests and disease by practicing crop rotation. |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields, Containers (with support) |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat, Drought, Cold |