National Pickling Cucumber Seeds

Key Features

• Premium National Pickling Cucumber Seeds, a historic heirloom variety known for crisp texture and perfect size for pickling.

• Produces uniform, dark-green cucumbers ideal for jars, salads, and fresh eating.

• Highly searched keywords include cucumber seeds, pickling cucumber seeds, heirloom cucumber, and non GMO vegetable seeds.

• Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, greenhouses, and container growing.

• Strong disease resistance and high productivity throughout the season.

Specifications

• Seed Name: National Pickling Cucumber

• Scientific Name: Cucumis sativus

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Heirloom: Yes

• Fruit Length: 4–6 inches

• USDA Zones: 3–12 (grown as annual)

• Season: Spring through early summer

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining, loose soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.0

• Germination Time: 5–10 days

• Maturity: 50–60 days

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart; rows 4–6 feet apart

• Watering: Moderate; consistent moisture recommended

• Growth Habit: Vine (can be trellised)

• Best Use: Pickling, slicing, fresh eating

Planting Guide

1. Sowing Time: Plant outdoors when temperatures reach 70°F (21°C) and frost has passed.

2. Depth: Sow seeds ½ inch deep in warm soil.

3. Spacing: Plant 3–4 seeds per mound; thin to strongest two.

4. Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil enhanced with compost.

5. Sunlight: Provide full sun for highest yield.

6. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid wetting leaves.

7. Support: Use a trellis for straighter fruits and better airflow.

8. Harvesting: Pick cucumbers every 2–3 days to encourage more fruit.