Cucumis sativus
Cucumis sativus
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This variety holds its quality longer than most and is a top-notch selection for pickling when harvested young.
In smaller gardens, planting this pickling cucumber variety along a fence or trellis is the way to go! You can prepare flavorful and crunchy pickles with no bitterness every time. Plus, our National Pickling Cucumber is easy to grow and tolerant of disease and environmental conditions.
Sku: 9714
Common Name: Cucumber
Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
Full Sun
7 - 10 Days
55 Days
12"
8 - 18"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Annual
Vegetable
Spring|Summer|Fall
Summer|Fall
Characteristics: Attracts bees
Color: Green
Fill Weight (grams): 1.4 g
Approximate Seed Count: 46 - 56
Flavor: Crisp and tasty.
Preparation Ideas: This cucumber is an ideal pickling variety.
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Vining
Tolerance: Heat
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.
Planting Depth: 0.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow National Pickling Cucumber Seeds roughly 4' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 6' apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Plant cucumber seeds only after all danger of frost is past and the ground is warm. They need lots of sunshine and water. Keep weeds to a minimum with a straw or leaf mulch.
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Overall rating: 4.8235292 / 5 from 34 reviews.
National Pickling Organic Seeds offer high-yielding vines of blocky, crispy, and tender-skinned cucumbers. Customers praise the taste and freshness of the cucumbers, and the seeds are noted for their fast growth and good quality. This variety is ideal for pickling and is easy to grow, even in smaller gardens.
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"Excellent cucumbers for pickling! Easy to grow. Great germination and production. Once your plants start producing, you will have a steady harvest of small cucumbers. This quality cucumber maintains its structure during pickling; it does not turn too soft. Make sure you grow on a trellis or fence."
"The Ferry-Morse organic cucumber seeds were great! I have a small garden and wanted to planted cucumber seeds for a while now. I received these and they turned out delicious and wonderful! This one packet of seeds was plenty for my small garden. The cucumbers were fresh and enjoyed by my entire family. I enjoyed them in cucumber salad and on their own. 10/10 recommend!"
"I normally am not a gardener that grows from seeds but I thought I would give these a shot. These were easy to sprout and grow tasted just as good and the started I get from the garden store for a much cheaper price. Had to wait a touch longer to get to the point of cucumbers that normal but overall easy to grow!"
"This is a nice product. Seeds came in packaging and planting was straightforward. So far, it's been about 2 months and we had some good growth even yielding a few cucumbers. They're currently pickling right now but they're a good size and look very healthy. The raw flavor is very mild and I believe will be delicious as a pickle"
"I was surprised to see how many seeds come in the package. I started the germination process. From reading the package, the growth rate should be pretty fast. It says 55 days. Since I am late planting for where I live, the package shows you can plate in 12in pot. We love cucumbers, so excited to try them."
"Great seeds to start for a beginner gardener like me. Didn’t get the cucumbers yet but it grew pretty fast. Every seed planted has sprouted and growing . The plus is they are organic seeds."
"I am not a savvy gardener and it was super easy for me to grow cucumbers from these seeds. Very crunchy, great size, on a sweeter side. I had 6 cucumbers from one small bag."
"Ferry Morse organic cucumber seed packet arrived quickly and I was able to container grow the cucumber plant. So far its been easy to grow, but weather has been hendering. Looking forward to maturity!"
"I received this product for free through influenster and I am super excited to have fresh cucumbers for my family. Our yield has been great so far and I've noticed a change in growth! The taste has also been amazing - super crunchy as well!"
"The ferry morse cucumber national pickling organic seeds are super high quality. Got them a little later then expected so put them in the garden right away, they have already sprouted the plants can’t wait for the cucumbers we will Definitely have an abundance! I’ve used this brand in the past and they never disappoint! Great tasting produce from their seeds, love the variety ferry morse produces."
