Fedco Seeds Little Leaf H-19 Cucumber
Best resilient pickling variety for home gardeners seeking high yields.
This compact, parthenocarpic variety is a reliable producer, setting fruit even when pollinators are scarce. Its space-saving vines make it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, while the blocky, white-spined fruits are perfect for both fresh snacking and pickling.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners in humid climates facing high disease pressure
- Urban growers or those with small backyard plots
- Greenhouse growers or regions with declining pollinator populations
Who should skip it
- Cooks wanting traditional long slicing cucumbers for salads
- Eaters who prefer smooth-skinned or thin-skinned greenhouse varieties
- Casual gardeners who cannot harvest their crops daily
Performance breakdown
Disease Resilience
Unmatched protection against common blights keeps plants thriving all season long.
Space Efficiency
Compact vine habit makes this a dream for small-space container gardening.
Reliability
Parthenocarpic traits guarantee consistent harvests even when pollinators are scarce.
Culinary Versatility
Perfectly sized fruits transition seamlessly from fresh snacking to crisp pickling.
Growth Speed
Sixty-day maturity offers a quick turnaround for busy home gardeners.
Stress Tolerance
Bred for the Ozarks, this variety handles heat and environmental pressure effortlessly.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
60 days
Lifecycle
Annual
Variety Type
Open-pollinated
Disease Resistance
ANTH, ALS, DM, CMV, PM, Scab
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Seed Features
Organic, Non-GMO
Plant Type
Vegetable
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