How to Grow Diva
Cucumis sativus
Your complete guide to growing Diva.
📷 Wikipedia: CucumberWhen to Plant Diva
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | June | July – September | September – August |
| Zone 2 | May – June | July – August | September |
| Zone 3 | May | June – August | August – October |
| Zone 4 | April – May | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 5 | April | May – July | August – September |
| Zone 6 | April | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 7 | March – April | May – June | July – August |
| Zone 8 | March | April – June | June – August |
| Zone 9 | February | March – May | May – July |
| Zone 10 | January – February | March – April | May – June |
| Zone 11 | January | February – March | April – May |
| Zone 12 | January | February – March | April – May |
| Zone 13 | January | February – March | April – May |
Companion Plants for Diva
✓ Good companions
Oregano, thyme, and chives mask cucumber scent from pest insects
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving cucumber flavor
Fix nitrogen in soil and provide natural trellis support for cucumber vines
Provides natural support structure and shade without root competition
Attracts beneficial wasps and predatory insects that control cucumber pests
Deters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for cucumber beetles and squash bugs
Repels cucumber beetles and doesn't compete for space due to quick harvest
Offers natural trellis support and attracts beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Strong allelopathic effects inhibit growth of cucumbers and most vegetables
Competes heavily for nutrients and may increase disease susceptibility
Allelopathic properties can inhibit cucumber growth and germination
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
