Little Leaf

Description

(60 days) An open-pollinated white-spined parthenocarpic cucumber, Little Leaf sets fruit without pollination, so may be left under row cover the entire season. Compact vines with smaller-than-normal leaves save space and leave the mature cucumbers much more visible. Despite the plants’ emaciated appearance, they produce a huge number of cukes, even under stress. The blocky fruits are a little smaller than what we were used to, but they serve a dual purpose, pickling well while also providing good fresh eating. Has become a big customer favorite and rated as Donna Dyrek’s top choice among the 21 picklers in her Zone 4 2015 trial. Bred in the Ozarks at the University of Arkansas and released in 1991. Resistant to ANTH, ALS, DM, CMV, PM, scab. PVP has expired.