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Originally developed for the National Pickling Association in 1924, this pickling cucumber is what the growers asked for. These 6" long cucumbers are bred with a slight taper to fit more readily into a jar! National Pickling provides dependable yields over a long season and is tailored for Northern growers. They are ideal for making dill pickles and are also excellent in salads. If you want great pickles, this is the cucumber to grow! A perfect variety for the home garden.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Cucumis sativus |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1 in. |
| When to Sow | Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Gold (Yellow-Orange) |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 50-60 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
