Burpless Beauty
Cucumis sativus 'Burpless Beauty'
A premium hybrid cucumber developed for exceptional digestibility and sweet, never-bitter flavor that lives up to its name. These long, slender fruits have thin, tender skins that don't require peeling and crisp flesh that's easier on sensitive stomachs. Perfect for gardeners who love fresh cucumbers but want to avoid the digestive issues that can come with traditional varieties.
Harvest
62-68d
Days to harvest
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
2–11
USDA hardiness
Height
8-18 inches
Planting Timeline
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Growing Details
Zone-by-Zone Planting Calendar
| Zone | Indoor Start | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | May – May | June – July | June – August | September – October |
| Zone 4 | April – May | June – June | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 5 | April – April | May – June | May – July | August – October |
| Zone 6 | April – April | May – June | May – July | August – September |
| Zone 7 | March – April | May – May | May – June | July – September |
| Zone 8 | March – March | April – May | April – June | July – August |
| Zone 9 | February – February | March – April | March – May | June – July |
| Zone 10 | January – February | March – March | March – April | May – July |
Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer. Soil: High Organic Matter. Soil pH: Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist. Height: 0 ft. 8 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.. Spread: 3 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 12 inches-3 feet. Growth rate: Rapid. Maintenance: Medium. Propagation: Seed. Regions: Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
The "vegetable" is botanically a fruit– it is a pepo, a berry with a hard rind. Long and cylindrical, starting out prickly when young and smoothing out to a bumpy surface as it matures. Length and girth can vary based on cultivar and culinary purpose but grow at least 3 in long. Some varieties are bred to be seedless.
Color: Green. Type: Berry. Length: > 3 inches. Width: 1-3 inches.
Garden value: Edible, Showy
Harvest time: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: Fruits are commonly eaten raw or pickled. Fresh cucumbers last in the fridge for about a week.
Storage & Preservation
Store freshly harvested Burpless Beauty cucumbers in the refrigerator crisper drawer at 50-55°F with high humidity for maximum shelf life of 7-10 days. Wrap individually in paper towels to absorb excess moisture and prevent premature softening. Never store cucumbers below 40°F as they're sensitive to chilling injury, which causes pitting and decay.
For preservation, Burpless Beauty's thin skin and crisp texture make it excellent for refrigerator pickles—slice and submerge in seasoned vinegar brine for quick pickles ready in 24 hours. The variety also freezes well when cut into chunks for smoothies or gazpacho, though texture becomes soft after thawing. For longer storage, consider lacto-fermentation in salt brine for probiotic cucumber pickles that develop complex flavors over 3-4 weeks. The sweet, mild flavor of this variety also makes it perfect for dehydrating into cucumber chips using a food dehydrator at 125°F for 8-12 hours.
History & Origin
Origin: Himalaya to Northern Thailand
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Heat
- +Attracts: Bees
- +Edible: Fruits are commonly eaten raw or pickled. Fresh cucumbers last in the fridge for about a week.
- +Fast-growing
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Radishes
Repels cucumber beetles and squash bugs, breaks up soil for cucumber roots
Marigolds
Deters cucumber beetles, aphids, and nematodes with natural compounds
Nasturtiums
Acts as trap crop for cucumber beetles and aphids, repels squash bugs
Bush Beans
Fixes nitrogen in soil for cucumber uptake, doesn't compete for space
Corn
Provides natural trellis support and wind protection for climbing cucumbers
Dill
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cucumber pests
Lettuce
Shallow roots don't compete, cucumber vines provide beneficial shade
Sunflowers
Attracts pollinators essential for cucumber fruit development
Keep Apart
Aromatic Herbs
Strong scents from sage, rosemary can inhibit cucumber growth and germination
Potatoes
Compete for similar nutrients and space, may harbor similar fungal diseases
Melons
Cross-pollination concerns and competition for nutrients in same plant family
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving. % Daily Value based on 2,000 calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #169225)
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good resistance to cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew, and scab
Common Pests
Cucumber beetles, aphids, thrips, squash vine borers
Diseases
Bacterial wilt, downy mildew, angular leaf spot