{"title":"Pickling Cucumber Plant Seeds","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=R7IO4EP]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"R7IO4EP\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are many types of cucumbers, some that are better suited to slicing and those that are ideal for pickling. You can always grow a variety of both and there is plenty of variety within each category. Don’t let the multitude of options slow you down. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"excelsior-organic-cucumber-seeds-52860-pk-p1","title":"Excelsior Organic Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 40 to 50\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Excelsior is a garden staple. This organic cucumber is crisp, clean and fresh tasting. Its emerald green appearance and smaller size makes it ideal to eat fresh or for canning.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExcelsior prefers warmer weather, but if planted at the right time, it can grow in most climates. This cucumber performs best when grown on a trellis, or another item it can hold onto.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eResists: CMV\/PM\/S\/TLS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354477269051,"sku":"52860-PK-P1","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52860-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891809"},{"product_id":"double-yield-cucumber-seeds-52810","title":"Double Yield Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 60\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDouble Yield Cucumber Seeds are a remarkably productive and versatile cucumber. This variety yields a plethora of crispy and delicious fruits that are perfect for pickling and excellent for eating right off the vine. It is no surprise that this hard-working Double Yield Cucumber has been a garden favorite for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 30 seeds","offer_id":42354515869755,"sku":"52810-PK-P1","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354515902523,"sku":"52810-PK-100","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52810_1.jpg?v=1753891858"},{"product_id":"sir-crunch-a-lot-hybrid-cucumber-seeds-52536","title":"Sir Crunch a Lot Hybrid Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 60 from direct sow\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSir Crunch a Lot is more than just a fabulous name—it's a season-extender that you'll treasure in those dog days of late summer, when all the other varieties have stopped bearing. And while it's the ultimate in crunch (as you'd expect from its name), Sir Crunch a Lot is also rich and free of bitter taste, with a small seed cavity and extra-long fruit size. Can't beat it with a stick.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese glossy dark green cukes reach 8 to 10 inches long, borne on compact and open-habit plants that make harvesting easy and spine-free. They look as good as they taste, and you'll always get big yields on these plants, thanks to their resistance to cucumber mosaic virus, leaf spot, and blight\/target spot.  If you've ever had trouble growing cucumber plants before, Sir Crunch a Lot is the one to try for surefire success.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDirect sow seeds in a sunny spot after all danger of frost is past, or start indoors and transplant when the first true leaf appears. Cucumbers can be allowed to grow on the ground, but for longer, straighter fruit and to save garden space, grow them in a cage or on a trellis, allowing 1 foot between plants. Keep them well-watered, and keep the fruits picked promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 15 seeds","offer_id":42354524028987,"sku":"52536-PK-P1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354524061755,"sku":"52536-PK-100","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52536_1.jpg?v=1753891857"},{"product_id":"alibi-cucumber-seeds-05111-pk-p1","title":"Alibi Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 52 to 55\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eFor my time and money, there is no finer cucumber for making sweet gherkins than Alibi. The fruit is absolutely delectable, with a good texture that holds up well for pickling, a perfect shape, and huge yields on space-saving plants.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis fruit reaches 4 inches long if you let it, but it will be more tender and succulent if you pick it much smaller (at about the size of your pinkie). It arises on very compact vines that take up less space in the garden. North Carolina State University performed extensive garden trials on Alibi and found that it scored very well for yields and for various measures of fruit quality. This is a top-notch cuke you won't want to miss.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDirect sow seeds in a sunny spot after all danger of frost is past, or start indoors and transplant when the first true leaf appears. Cucumbers can be allowed to grow on the ground, but for longer, straighter fruit and to save garden space, grow them in a cage or on a trellis, allowing 1 foot between plants. Keep them well watered, and keep the fruits picked promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354544934971,"sku":"05111-PK-P1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05111-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891718"},{"product_id":"eureka-hybrid-cucumber-seeds-05569-pk-p1","title":"Eureka Hybrid Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 57 from direct sow\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe most disease resistant cuke ever grown is also uniquely versatile. Unlike most varieties, which are grown specifically for use in pickling or in fresh eating, Eureka can do both—deliciously.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis dark-green, white-spined, firm cucumber reaches anywhere from 1½ to 5 inches long, depending on how young you want to pick it. Harvest the fruit early for pickling and it will make the darkest green batch of pickles you ever saw. Let it grow on a bit and it's a fabulous fresh slicer for salads and snacks. How nice to find a cucumber that meets all your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEureka's package of disease resistance is almost unbelievable. This little cuke is resistant to angular leaf spot, downy mildew, papaya ring spot, scab, watermelon mosaic virus, zucchini yellow virus, anthracnose races 1 and 2, cucumber mosaic virus, and powdery mildew. If you've ever had problems with diseases on your cuke crops, switch to Eureka and find out how easy this vegetable really can be to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDirect sow seeds in a sunny spot after all danger of frost is past, or start indoors and transplant when the first true leaf appears. Cucumbers can be allowed to grow on the ground, but for longer, straighter fruit and to save garden space, grow them in a cage or on a trellis, allowing 1 foot between plants. Keep them well watered, and keep the fruits picked promptly. Eureka reaches 4 to 6 feet high and 2 feet wide.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eResists: ALS\/ ANTH\/CMV\/DM\/PM\/WMV\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354552012859,"sku":"05569-PK-P1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05569-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891720"},{"product_id":"early-fortune-cucumber-seeds-52459-pk-p1","title":"Early Fortune Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 55 to 60 \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA highly popular heirloom variety, Early Fortune Cucumber, also known as Special Dark Green, is grown as a fruit vegetable. Early Fortune sets dark green cylindrical fruits that are about 8 inches long and 2 inches wide. This dual-purpose cucumber has a crisp, fresh, clean flavor and can be eaten fresh or pickled. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEarly Fortune Cucumber, an herbaceous annual, is a member of the cucumber and squash family (Curcurbitaceae), often called cucurbits. Cucumbers are tropical plants that love warm temperatures and high humidity. A \u003ci\u003eCucumis sativus\u003c\/i\u003e cultivar, sometimes called the standard or stubby cucumber, Early Fortune is widely adapted, and with proper care, grows well in just about any conditions and produces continuously. Super dependable and high yielding, it grows vigorously, quickly forming a low-growing, far-spreading vine. Training the tendril-bearing vines to grow vertically on a support produces straighter fruit, helps prevent disease, and makes it easier to harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEarly Fortune Cucumber is monecious, producing both male and female flowers, and does not need a second plant for pollination. But the female flowers must receive pollen from the male flowers to set fruit, which is usually carried out by bees. So, it may be helpful to plant bee-attracting plants, like marigolds and zinnias, nearby to ensure pollination. Open pollinated, it produces seed that will grow true to variety, ideal for seed saving. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEasy to grow from seed, Early Fortune prefers a sunny location with loose, rich, well-draining soil, having a slightly acid pH. Cucumbers require frequent watering for proper growth, but leaves should be kept dry. If watered too infrequently, fruits will be bitter tasting. Harvest cucumbers often to promote heavier fruit production, picking fruits when young, before they overripen and turn yellow. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA warm-season vegetable, sensitive to cold temperatures and frost, cucumber seed can be direct sown into warm spring soil after the last frost date, or it can be started indoors 2 to 3 weeks before the last frost date and transplanted into the garden or containers after all danger of frost has passed. Succession plant another crop at 4 weeks for a longer harvest time. Flowers begin to set fruit with night temperatures between 55 and 75°F. Protect plants with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/season-extenders\"\u003erow covers\u003c\/a\u003e if temperatures are expected to dip below 50°F. Mulching also helps to moderate soil temperature as well as to maintain soil moisture and control weeds. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/bio-domes\"\u003eBio Dome Seed Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. 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And the fruit is absolutely delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSaladmore Bush Hybrid is ideal for warm climates, but is so well-adapted that you will find it easy to grow and productive just about anywhere. The cukes are dark green and straight, heavy for their size and absolutely bursting with flavor. Pick them small (3 inches or so) for pickling, or let them reach full size for slices and spears. The growin's easy.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSaladmore has a bushy rather than a vining habit (hence its name), reaching just 2 feet wide. Let it spill over the sides of pots, tubs, and even baskets, extending your vegetable garden far beyond the soil of the backyard. And despite its petite size, Saladmore is quite productive: the average plant will produce 10 to 12 cukes.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe secret of its great performance is its disease resistance: Saladmore stands up to anthracnose, cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew, and scab. The mildew resistance means that these plants can withstand humid, rainy, wet climates, such as the Deep South and the Pacific Northwest. And the general disease resistance makes Saladmore a great choice for beginning gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDirect sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden or in containers after all danger of frost is past. For an earlier crop, you can also begin the seeds indoors, transplanting when the first true leaf appears. Cucumbers can be allowed to grow on the ground or loll over the sides of containers, but for longer, straighter fruit with better support, grow the plant in a cage or on a trellis, allowing 1 foot between plants in the garden, or one plant per container. Keep Saladmore well-watered, and pick the fruits promptly; they can become tough if left too long on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354580455483,"sku":"52430-PK-P1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52430-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891806"},{"product_id":"homemade-pickles-cucumber-seeds-05118-pk-p1","title":"Homemade Pickles Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 55\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEspecially bred for home pickling, these attractive, extra-tasty cukes will make perfect pickles every time. Boasting solid, crisp flesh and excellent bite, they should be harvested at about 1½ inches for tiny sweet pickles, or let mature to 5 or 6 inches for hefty, robust dills and spears. At whatever size, they are firm and tender-sweet. Plants grow very vigorously over a long season, with great disease resistance for even bigger yields. Support the bountiful vines with a trellis or staking.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDirect sow seeds in a sunny spot after all danger of frost is past, or start indoors and transplant when the first true leaf appears. Cucumbers can be allowed to grow on the ground, but for longer, straighter fruit and to save garden space, grow them in a cage or on a trellis, allowing 1 foot between plants. 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This All-America Selections Winner  remains the favorite for big yields of versatile, delicious cukes on plants so compact, you can grow them in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePick a Bushel works because it's not only easy to grow in any sunny spot, it's also versatile. You can pick these white-spined fruits at just 3 inches for the most delectable gherkins you will ever eat, or let them mature to about 6 inches for fresh slicers. They are sweet and crisp, completely bitter-free. Yum!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is a semi-bush plant, bearing up to 20 fruit on average. Give it a bit of support from stakes or a small trellis, or let the fruit dangle. You will quickly see what works for you. And of course it's great in the garden as well. Expect it to reach just 10 to 12 inches high but to spread (or be trained on a support) 24 to 32 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePick a Bushel won a regional All-America Selection award for its performance in northern climates (specifically the heartland and Great Lakes areas), but we have found it to be very successful here in the warmer south, too. The secret is its disease resistance: Pick-a-Bushel stands up to cucumber mosaic virus, maize mosaic virus, and scab, among others. This means that even first-time gardeners can be successful.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDirect-sow seeds in a sunny spot in the garden or in containers on the deck after all danger of frost is past. For an earlier crop, you can also begin the seeds indoors, transplanting when the first true leaf appears. Cucumbers can be allowed to grow on the ground or loll over the sides of containers, but for longer, straighter fruit with better support, grow the plant in a cage or on a trellis, allowing 1 foot between plants in the garden, or one plant per container. 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But when the judges saw this compact, semi-vining plant setting masses of scrumptious little black-spined cukes, they had no choice.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBest picked at just 2 to 4 inches long (about 1 to 2 ounces), these cukes are not mushy little fall-aparts. They have texture, grip, and bite. Very crisp and flavorful, they are a delectable treat raw or sliced, but have been labeled gherkins because they hold up so well to pickling, and make the perfect little pickles for gourmet occasions as well as everyday noshing.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe plant reaches just 10 or 12 inches high, but is generously branched and sets about two dozen fruits. Of course, it can be grown in the veggie patch as well as in containers, and shows great vigor in any setting. The disease resistance package of Parisian gherkin is pretty formidable: cucumber mosaic virus, scab, and powdery mildew are no problem for this powerhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDirect sow seeds in a sunny spot after all danger of frost is past, or start indoors and transplant when the first true leaf appears. Cucumbers can be allowed to grow on the ground, but for longer, straighter fruit and to save garden space, grow them in a cage or on a trellis, allowing 1 foot between plants. 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Developed decades ago by the National Pickle Packers Association in conjunction with the Michigan Agriculture Experiment Station, this is the pickle that perfectly fills every jar with its thick tips and crisp, delectable flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePickle packers requested a cucumber that would not have tapered ends, so that every pickle jar could be more completely filled, giving consumers an extra bite or two of goodness from every cuke. The result was National Pickling Cucumber, and it exceeded their expectations. Blunt, thick cukes up to 6 inches long are only slightly tapered at the ends.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDark green with black spines, these cukes are delicious at any age. Pick them at 2 to 3 inches for gherkins, or at 4 inches for fresh eating as slicers. Or let them mature to full size (1¼ pounds on average). They deliver heavy yields all season long, not to mention good resistance to scab and cucumber mosaic virus.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe pickle packers of yesteryear got it right. National Pickling is a fantastic all-around cucumber, and one that will be a star in your vegetable patch. 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Use these snack-sized mini cucumbers in fresh foods and beverages or pickle them. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMini-Me F1 Organic Cucumber, an herbaceous annual, is a member of the cucurbit family (Curcurbitaceae). Cucumbers are tropical plants that love warm temperatures and high humidity. Dependable and high yielding, Mini-Me grows vigorously, quickly forming a low-growing, far-spreading vine. Training the tendril-bearing vines to grow vertically on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/plant-supports\"\u003esupport\u003c\/a\u003e ensures better air circulation, produces straighter fruit, helps prevent disease, and makes harvest easier. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEasy to grow from seed, Mini-Me F1 Organic Cucumber prefers full sun and loose, rich, slightly acid, well-drained soil. Cucumbers require frequent watering for proper growth, but leaves should be kept dry. If plants are watered too infrequently or grown in too much shade, fruits will be bitter tasting. Regular composting is also recommended. Harvest cucumbers when young, before they over ripen and turn yellow. Harvest often to promote heavier fruit product. Mini-Me is also suitable for indoor gardens and hydroponic growing. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMini-Me is parthenocarpic, producing only female flowers, and does not require pollination, making cultivation super easy. However, if it is planted near other cucumbers, pollination will occur, and seeds will form. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA warm-season vegetable, sensitive to cold temperatures and frost, cucumber seed can be direct sown into warm spring soil after the last frost. For an earlier harvest, it can be started indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date and transplanted into the garden or containers after all danger of frost has passed. Succession plant another crop at 4 weeks for a longer harvest time.  Flowers begin to set fruit with night temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. 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Now, at last, it makes its way to our table, looking like a miniature watermelon and tasting like a cucumber infused with lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMexican Sour Gherkin, which goes under many names, from the Spanish \u003ci\u003eSandiita\u003c\/i\u003e (\"little watermelon\") to Cucamelon or Cukette, is actually not a cucumber or melon at all. The botanical name is \u003ci\u003eMelothria scabra\u003c\/i\u003e, and this native treasure is easier to grow than a cucumber and super-productive. The 1-inch-diameter fruits are simply delicious, either fresh or pickled. You can't go wrong adding this to the vegetable garden or patio.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese little fruits are oval and pale green with darker green stripes. They have a thin rind and a very small seed cavity, with a few seeds that don't develop until late. Ah, the pleasure of a cucumber without the seeds. But the bite of Mexican Sour Gherkin is definitely more tart than that of a cuke. 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Be patient with the germination; it can take up to a month, though one to two weeks is much more common. The secret is a bit of heat: the seeds like temperatures of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Get out the heat mat or elevate the Bio Dome or seed tray to a high spot in a warm room to take advantage of maximum heat. Then grow the seedlings on a bit cooler (65 to 70 degrees is fine), and transplant them anytime they have 2 sets of true leaves or more.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOnce transplanted outdoors, Mexican Sour Gherkin really takes off. You will love the ornamental foliage, small gold blooms, and masses of charming fruit on this veggie. 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