Cucumber Boston Pickling Seeds – Heirloom Crisp Pickling Classic

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-5092-CUC-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Cucumber Boston Pickling (Cucumis sativus) is an iconic, historic heirloom variety dating back to 1877, celebrated as the gold standard for home pickling. Producing high yields of smooth, bright green, slightly blunt-ended fruits, it is best harvested at 3 to 5 inches for crisp, crunchy pickles. Featuring thin skin, firm solid flesh, and very small seed cavities, it absorbs brines and vinegars exceptionally well, making it the premier choice for making homemade dill pickles, sweet bread-and-butter slices, and fresh summer spears.

Specifications

Plant Name: Cucumber Boston Pickling (Cucumis sativus)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Warm-Season Fruiting Vegetable (Annual)
Color: Medium to bright green skin with crisp white flesh
Plant Characteristics: Vigorous vining habit, prolific flower
fruit set, short cylindrical fruits (3–5 inches), thin skin, tiny seed cavity: fruit set, short cylindrical fruits (3–5 inches), thin skin, tiny seed cavity
Suitable Space: Full-sun garden beds, raised plots, vegetable rows, garden trellises, large containers
Season: Warm Season (Late Spring through Summer)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late May to June once soil temperatures exceed 20°C (68°F); or start indoors late April in biodegradable pots 3–4 weeks prior to transplanting.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Moderate to High (requires steady, even watering to ensure maximum crispness
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What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Exceptionally heavy producer that continuously sets new fruits when harvested regularly
Small seed cavity and thin skin ensure superior texture and crunch in pickled preserves
Fast-maturing variety that allows for multiple succession plantings throughout the summer

Vigorous vining growth benefits from a trellis or ample ground space to spread
Fruits must be picked daily at the 3–5 inch stage to prevent them from becoming oversized or seed-heavy

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