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National Pickling Heirloom Cucumber
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Packet - 100 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity52 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing4 Inches
Germination3–10 days
Growing Information
Growing National Pickling Heirloom Cucumber
‘National Pickling’ is a classic heirloom cucumber trusted by home gardeners and commercial growers since 1924. Productive plants yield medium-green, blocky fruits with black spines, crisp flesh, and tender skin. Their fresh, mild flavor makes them especially well suited for pickling while also giving gardeners plenty of versatility for fresh use.
Start ‘National Pickling’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly in the garden about ½ inch deep. Space plants about 4 inches apart and grow in full sun. This variety is well suited to containers and smaller gardens and begins producing early for an extended harvest season.
Ready to harvest in about 52 days, begin picking the fruits once they reach a usable size while they are still firm, crisp, and tender. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production and maintain the best texture and flavor.
Crisp, mild, and versatile, ‘National Pickling’ is excellent for fresh eating, pickling, slicing, salads, sandwiches, and snacking.
How to start
Start Indoors or Direct Sow
Sowing depth
½ in.
Plant height
Vines 4–6 ft.
Botanical name
Cucumis sativus
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors or Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ½ in.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 3–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 4 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
National Pickling Heirloom Cucumber$4.50 · Packet - 100 Seeds
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G
Good germination percentage. To early to tell how well these are going to do. I can say they are a very deep green and look strong and vibrant.
K
This crawled along my whole fence. Produces great
