Cucumber Seeds (Pickling) - National Pickling OPEN POLLINATED

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Unit Size	Unit Price	Savings	Qty
Packet	$3.95
1 Ounce Package	$9.50
1/4 Pound Package	$22.95	40%	Notify Me
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Fruits up to 6 Inches long, perfect for pickling
55 Days to Harvest
Prefers full sun exposure

Shipping Schedule

Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.

Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials	Shipping Begins
Zones 9 - 12	Late February to Early March
Zone 8	Early to Mid March
Zone 7	Mid to Late March
Zone 6	Early April
Zone 5	Late April
Zones 2 - 4	Late April to Early May
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Late August
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs	Shipping Begins
Zones 2 - 4	Mid September
Zone 5	Mid to Late September
Zone 6	Late September
Zone 7	Late September to Early October
Zones 8 - 12	Early to Mid October
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials*	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Mid October
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots

Product Description

Grow Heirloom Cucumbers - Plant National Pickling Cucumber Seeds

National Pickling Cucumber is ideal for making dill pickles as it was actually bred to have a tapered shape to fit better into jars. However, this variety is also excellent for salads! National Pickling has a thin-skin allowing it to receive and capture pickling spices easily. Tender and delectable at any age - pick at 2-3 inches as a gherkin, 4 inches for fresh eating or to mature size to pickle.

Fast Facts

Name:	Cucumber Seeds (Pickling) - National Pickling
Botanical Name:	Cucumis sativus
Life Cycle:	Annual
Light Requirement:	Full Sun
Planting Season:	Warm Season
Plant Type:	Creeping Vine Variety
Features:	Open Pollinated, Deer Resistant, Container Garden, Outdoor, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Good for Microgreens
Fruit Size:	Up to 6 Inches Long, Vining
Days to Maturity:	55 Days
Plant Spacing:	12-24 inches
Planting Depth:	1/2 inch
Sowing Method:	Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Cold Stratification:	No
Seeds per Packet:	2 g
Seeds per Pound:	16, 000
Hardiness Zones:	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships:	Year Round

Planting Instructions
When to Plant:
- Cucumbers should be directly sown a 3-4 weeks after the last frost in the spring.
- They can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost, using a grow light and seed starting soil mix.
How to Grow:
- You can amend your soil with compost or aged manure prior to planting. Preferably in the fall so it will over-winter.
- Plant ½ inch deep and about 1 inch apart.
- Alternatively, you can create hills 4 – 6 feet apart, with 6-8 seeds per hill. Cut the three weakest plants once seedling emerge for this method.
- Make sure to keep soil moist, avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
- Germination generally takes around 10 days when temperatures are ~70 degrees.
- They are vine plants, so setting up a trellis may be beneficial depending on your garden.
When to Harvest:
- Harvest before they are fully mature, as cucumbers tend to get seedy once they’re at their largest.
- They grow very fast, so be sure to check often to see if it’s time to harvest.
- Make sure to cut them off the vine, as pulling them off can damage or break the vine, preventing further production.