Produces heavy yields of small cucumbers for ample pickling
Reliable and consistent harvests for homemade pickles
Best suited for pickling when harvested 2 to 6 inches for optimal fit in jars
Disease tolerance to cucumber mosaic virus for improved resilience
Heirloom variety preserves traditional seed-saving practices
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60 days. Cucumis sativus
Boston Pickling Cucumber is a very old (first documented in 1877) reliable pickling cucumber. It produces heavy yields of small 6" cucumbers that are perfect for pickling.
The Boston Pickling cucumber has been around for a long time for good reason, it is the standard for homemade pickles.
It is best to harvest B
Days to Maturity
60 days
Cultivar Type
Heirloom
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Spacing
24-36 inches apart
Sunlight
Full sun
Watering Needs
Moderate
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Prolific
This is my first time gardening and these are one of the two types of cucumbers I planted. Both are from Mary's heirloom and both have done amazing in my Georgia yard. Extremely prolific and very delicious.