The Boston Pickling Cucumber is an heirloom variety, that, as the name implies, is excellent for pickling. However, this variety is also excellent for salads! Plant Boston Pickling Seeds in full or partial sun and enjoy strong yields of tasty cucumbers.

• Fruits 3-6 Inches long, perfect for pickling
• 55 Days to Harvest
• Prefers full sun exposure

• Name:	Cucumber Seeds (Pickling) - Boston Pickling
  Botanical Name:	Cucumis sativus
  Life Cycle:	Annual
  Light Requirement:	Full Sun
  Planting Season:	Cool Season
  Plant Type:	Creeping Vine Variety
  Features:	Heirloom, Deer Resistant, Container Garden, Outdoor, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Good for Microgreens
  Fruit Size:	3-6 Inches Long, Vining
  Days to Maturity:	55 Days
  Plant Spacing:	12-24 inches
  Planting Depth:	1/2 inch

  When to Plant:
  • Cucumbers should be directly sown a 3-4 weeks after the last frost in the spring.
  • They can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost, using a grow light and seed starting soil mix.
  How to Grow:
  • You can amend your soil with compost or aged manure prior to planting. Preferably in the fall so it will over-winter.
  • Plant ½ inch deep and about 1 inch apart.
  • Alternatively, you can create hills 4 – 6 feet apart, with 6-8 seeds per hill. Cut the three weakest plants once seedling emerge for this method.
  • Make sure to keep soil moist, avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
  • Germination generally takes around 10 days when temperatures are ~70 degrees.
  • They are vine plants, so setting up a trellis may be beneficial depending on your garden.
  When to Harvest:
  • Harvest before they are fully mature, as cucumbers tend to get seedy once they’re at their largest.
  • They grow very fast, so be sure to check often to see if it’s time to harvest.
  • Make sure to cut them off the vine, as pulling them off can damage or break the vine, preventing further production.