Boston Pickling Cucumber Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

brining. Dating to 1880, it’s a proven, prolific pickling variety that also eats well fresh when picked young. Who it’s for For home canners and gardeners who want abundant, uniform cucumbers for dill and bread-and-butter pickles, plus anyone who loves a crisp fresh slicer. How & when to plant Direct-sow after the last frost when soil reaches 65–70°F, or start indoors 2–3 weeks early. Sow seeds 1 inch deep and space plants 12 inches apart in rows 4–5 feet apart, or train on a trellis. Full sun and steady moisture keep fruit from turning bitter. Grows as an annual in USDA zones 3–11. Harvest Ready about 55–60 days from sowing. Pick pickling cukes at 2–5 inches for the best crunch, and harvest often to keep vines producing. Benefits & uses Perfect for whole dills, spears, relish, and bread-and-butter pickles; also good fresh in salads when small. Frequent picking extends the harvest for weeks. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Boston Pickling Cucumbers From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.