Boston Pickling Cucumber Seeds

Description

Pickle heaven. Vigorous vines produce large yields of smooth, symmetrical bright green fruit. Excellent for pickles — very crisp, thin-skinned and of high quality. Plant in compost-amended soil. Mulch and keep well watered. Trellis the vines for good air circulation, which can double as light shade for heat-sensitive crops like lettuce. Pick daily to keep new blooms/cukes forming. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.

Days to germinate: 4-13 days
Days to maturity: 60-70
Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Sow ½” deep in sterile planting medium
Transplant spacing: 36-48” (do not disturb roots when transplanting). If you’re trellising, the seed groups can be planted 24” apart.
Sow outdoors when temperatures reach 70º.
Seed spacing: Plant seeds in groups of 2-3, then another group 36” away (unless you’re trellising; see note just above)
Seed depth: 1/2”
Produce size: 3-7” each
Yield: About 5 lbs. per vine
Mature plant height: 4’ (or longer) vine
Suitable for container growing: No
Year of discovery: 1880

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.