Eureka Hybrid Pickling Cucumber
Growing Eureka Hybrid Pickling Cucumber
‘Eureka’ is a versatile hybrid cucumber prized for its early production, heavy yields, and excellent dual-purpose quality. Very dark green, white-spined fruits develop a small seed cavity and crisp texture, making them equally well suited for pickling or slicing. Strong disease resistance adds to this variety’s dependable garden performance.
Start ‘Eureka’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly in the garden about ½ inch deep. Space plants about 12 inches apart and grow in full sun. For best results, provide a trellis or fence to support the vines and keep the fruits straighter and easier to harvest.
Ready to harvest in about 57 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, dependable, and versatile, ‘Eureka’ is excellent for pickling, fresh slicing, salads, and everyday kitchen use.
- Days to Maturity: 57
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ Inch
- Spacing: 12 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 4 - 6 Feet
- Fruit Size: 2 - 4 Inches (Small); 7 Inches (Large)
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
½ Inch
4 - 6 Feet
Cucumis sativus