Cucumber - National Pickling - Cucumis sativus

Tender Annual Developed by the National Pickle Packers Association in collaboration with the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, this is the pickling cuke that pickle growers asked for! High yielding, early fruiting on vigorous, medium vines. Retains quality over a long season. Dark green fruit can be picked small at 2-"3 long for gherkins or larger at 5"-6 long for full sized pickles.

Did You Know? National Pickling Cucumber is resistant to scab and cucumber mosaic virus.

Soil & Water: Plant cucumbers in hills or mounds with plenty of added organic matter. Sow 6-7 seeds in a hill. Once the seedlings sprout, thin to the 3 best vines.

Planting & Growing: In cool regions, start seeds indoors 10-14 days before the last frost, or sow seeds directly when the soil is at least 70°F. Plant seeds 18" apart if trellised or 36" apart if left to sprawl.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest when the fruit is small to medium-sized for best flavor. Keep harvesting fruit, even if misshapen, to keep vines productive.

Soil Temperature: 70-95°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 3-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 1'-4'
Days To Maturity: 55 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 18"-48"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds

Features

Grow on a Trellis
Open-Pollinated
Requires Staking

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer

Growth Habit : Vining

Life Cycle : Tender Annual

Plant Family : Curcubitaceae (Curcubits)

Planting Time : Spring

Planting Time : Summer

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Soil pH : 5.1 - 5.5

Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0

Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Plant cucumbers in hills or mounds with plenty of added organic matter. Sow 6-7 seeds in a hill. Once the seedlings sprout, thin to the 3 best vines.

Planting & Growing: In cool regions, start seeds indoors 10-14 days before the last frost, or sow seeds directly when the soil is at least 70°F. Plant seeds 18" apart if trellised or 36" apart if left to sprawl.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest when the fruit is small to medium-sized for best flavor. Keep harvesting fruit, even if misshapen, to keep vines productive.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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National Pickling Cucumber Seeds (Organic)