Cucumber Seeds – National Pickling

crunchy snacks. Fast-growing and productive, it’s a favorite for home canners and fresh market growers alike.[split_description] Why You’ll Love It Ideal for Pickling: Blocky shape and thin skins absorb brine perfectly. Fast and Productive: Early maturing vines produce heavily throughout the season. Crisp, Delicious Flavor: Great for fresh eating or quick pickles. Space-Saving Plants: Compact vines are manageable in raised beds or trellised in small gardens. Plant Characteristics Height: 12–18 inches (vine length can extend with room) Growth Habit: Bushy to semi-vining with concentrated fruit sets Fruit Type: Blocky, green cucumbers with slight tapering and small white spines Days to Maturity: 50–60 days Hardiness: Tender annual Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Mild, refreshing, and crisp with a tender texture Culinary Uses: Perfect for pickles, fresh salads, sandwiches, and relish Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Dill, beans, radishes, and marigolds Avoid Planting Near: Potatoes or aromatic herbs like sage Bonus Benefit: Flowers attract pollinators for better fruit set Common Issues and Solutions Misshapen Fruits: Ensure consistent watering and proper pollination Powdery Mildew: Space plants well and water at the base to improve airflow Bitter Flavor: Avoid stress from drought or temperature swings for sweeter cucumbers Seeds Per Packet 1g Approximately 36 3g Approximately 108