Cucumber National Pickling

You will get 1 gram seeds of Cucumber National Pickling for planting.

Cucumber National Pickling is a variety of cucumber that is ideal for pickling. It is a fast-growing, vining plant that produces long, slender fruits with thick, crunchy skin. The fruits are dark green in color and have small white or yellowish-green spines on the surface. This variety of cucumber has a sweet, mild flavor and is perfect for making pickles or adding to salads.

This plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Here is how to grow Cucumber National Pickling from seed:

• Plant the seeds 1/2 inch deep in loose, fertile soil.
• Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
• When the seedlings reach 3 inches tall, thin them out to one plant per hill or container.
• Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer for best results.
• Water deeply once a week during dry periods to keep the soil moist and prevent blossom end rot.
• Harvest when the cucumbers are 8-10 inches long and still firm.

Latin Name: Cucumis sativus 'National Pickling'

Planting Depth: 1/2 inch deep
Soil Requirement: Loose, fertile soil
Light Requirement: Full sun
Growth Habit: Vining
Fruit Size: 8-10 inches long
Fruit Color: Dark green with small white or yellowish-green spines
Flavor: Sweet and mild
Uses: Pickling, salads