Sweet flavor and high yield describe the improved qualities of Diva. The fruit will be sweet, non-bitter with a crisp texture when harvested at 6-8 inches. Normally seedless, a few seeds may grow if pollinated by other cuke plants. Diva produces all female flowers (gynoecious, parthenocarphic) and does not require pollen to set fruit. These traits result in high yields. Expect mature cukes in about 58 days from sowing seed in the warm soil. Plants are resistant to scab and tolerant to powdery and downy mildews. Diva is the only slicing cucumber you need to grow in your garden.
Transplant (recommended): Sow into 2″ cell-type containers with soiless starting mix, 2 seeds per cell. Germinate at 75-85 degrees. Grow on at 70-75 degrees. Transplant 20-25 day-old plants to garden 2 feet apart.
Direct seeding: Wait for 70 degree soil temperature after frost danger is past. Sow seeds 6 inches apart, 1/2 inch deep.
To harvest, pick fruits on the small side (like a large pickle) every other day.
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