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Boston Pickling Cucumber

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Cucumis sativus

 

55 Days.

25 seeds

Originating back in 1880, these vines produce large early yields of exceptional quality, sweet, seedless, crisp cucumbers. Fantastic for pickling and as a delicious addition to any salad.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds 1″ deep indoors, 3 weeks before last frost, or sow directly18″ apart when soil is warm and all chance of frost has past. If transplanting be careful not to disturb the roots, as this will shock them and will take longer to recover than direct seeding. Harvest in morning when cucumbers are 5-7″ and before they turn yellow. Trellis for support.

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Marketmore 76 Cucumber

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Introduced in Ithaca, New York’s, Cornell University, by Henry Munger, and is one of the most popular with home gardeners. This cucumber is heavy producer with a range of fantastic attributes, a dark green, long, slender, smooth skinned slicing cucumber, that grows 6-9″ long on shorter vines then typical of a cucumber. Plants will grow to 4-5′ tall on large baskets or a trellis and produce heavily so decent support is needed. These almost sweet, very rarely bitter cucumbers are heat tolerant, and produce all season till frost, if harvested continually. Resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew and Scab.

58 Days

25 Seeds

Growing Directions

Sow seeds indoors 1/2″ deep, 3-4 weeks before last frost in pots big enough to not disturb roots when transplanting in 3-4 weeks as cucurbits don’t like their roots disturbed at all. Or sow seeds directly outdoors, when all chance of frost has past by a week and soil temperatures have reached at least 10 degrees Celsius. Space plants 2-3′ apart and support with trellis or strong taller cages. Benefits from organically rich soil amended with compost/manure.

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Snow’s Fancy Pickling Cucumber

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Snow's Fancy Pickling Cucumber seed Snow's Fancy Pickling Cucumber seeds

60 Days

25 Seeds

Originally developed by JC Snow in Rockford, Illinois, and introduced publicly in 1905, this cucumber produces high yields of crisp, tender, 4-6″ long by 1.5″ wide, dark green, pickling cukes.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds 1″ deep indoors 2 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors when ground is warm and all chance of frost has past, in hills 6′ apart. Water consistently and support vertically to save
space. Benefits from composted soil.

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Long Green Improved Cucumber

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Long Green Improved Cucumber seed Long Green Improved Cucumber seeds

60 Days

25 Seeds

Originally found in seed catalogs as early as 1870’s, this dark green, crisp variety has been the staple of many gardeners for over a hundred years, as it is great for pickling and slicing. Heavy producer growing many fruits up to 12″ long. Harvest is best done when small for pickles.

Growing Directions

Sow seed 1″ deep indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow directly 2′ apart in warm soil when all chance of frost has past. Harvest often for continued new fruit. Plants will benefit from compost or manure and lots of water. Support vines vertically with trellis or cage to save space.

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Early Fortune Cucumber

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Early Fortune Cucumber seed Early Fortune Cucumber seeds

60 Days

25 Seeds

Originally grown in Royal Oak Michigan and later introduced commercially by J.B. Rice Co. in 1910. This medium green 7-8″ long 2″ wide cucumber is a delicious slicer. Plants are vigorous and dependable and will produce continually if harvested often.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds 1/2″ deep indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Transplant or sow direct 6-8″ apart in full sun, when ground is warm and all chance of frost has past. If transplanting be sure not to disturb the roots or use a compostable pot to start seeds in. Plants will benefit from added manure and a trellis to climb will lend to higher yields.