Developed by George Starr of Michigan State University for the National Pickle Packers Association and introduced in 1924, National Pickling cucumbers are so perfect for pickling because their thin and tender skin absorbs the flavor of spices very readily. It's also been said they were bred with tapered ends so they would fit better into jars. National Pickling cucumbers are dark green in color with black spines and can grow to be 6-7 inches in length, but they are equally delicious when younger and smaller. The vines produce very heavy yields, so you can mix up your harvesting times to enjoy your cucumbers in a variety of ways. If gherkins are your thing, pick your cucumbers when they're 2-3 inches long. Want to eat some of them fresh in salads, sandwiches, and more? Pick them when they're about 4 inches long. For bigger pickles about 6 inches long, wait until the cucumbers reach maturity.
More Information| SKU | DL013826 |
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| Item Package Size | Packet |
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| Seeds Per Packet | approx. 95 seeds per packet |
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| Botanical Name | Cucumis sativus |
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| How To Grow | Direct sow (recommended) or start indoors |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Planting Depth | 11/2 inches |
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| Seed Spacing | 18 inches |
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| Row Spacing | 12-36 inches |
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| Space After Thinning | 12 inches |
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| Days To Germinate | 7-14 days |
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| Days To Maturity | 50-60 |
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| Growth Rate | Fast |
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| Seed Life Cycle | Annuals |
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| Advantages | Edible |
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| Additional Information | Introduced in 1880 |
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| Item Unit Of Measure | Packet |
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| Ships As | Seed |
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| Ships To Canada | Yes |
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