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National Pickling - Organic Cucumber Seeds

SKU: VCU104
Open-Pollinated
Certified Organic
Heirloom
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National Pickling cucumber was introduced in the 1920s with help from the National Pickle Packers Association, bred for uniform fruit that fit the jar as neatly as they grew on the vine. The cucumbers are medium green, blocky, and crisp, with the classic shape for dills and spears.

Harvest small for baby pickles or let them reach 5–6 inches for slicing and larger pickles. Productive vines keep the kitchen supplied, and the fruits bring that clean cucumber snap every gardener hopes to hear under the knife.

Scientific name: Cucumis sativus
Life cycle: Annual
Days to maturity: 50-70 days from sowing
Growth habit: Vining

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We stand behind every packet we sell. Our seeds are carefully selected, tested for germination, untreated, and guaranteed to be true to variety.

Your seeds are covered for one year from the date of purchase. If they fail to germinate under reasonable growing conditions, arrive damaged, or do not grow true to type, contact us and we’ll make it right with a replacement, store credit, or refund.

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Hand packed in Pennsylvania by our family.

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Third-party tested for reliable germination.

NON-GMO

Open-pollinated varieties for home gardens & seed saving.

UNTREATED SEED

Never coated with chemical seed treatments.

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Cucumber Growing Basics

Cucumbers have been cultivated in India for at least 3,000 years, later traveling east into China and west into Europe before becoming a familiar crop in gardens around the world. Today they are grown for crisp slicing fruits, pickling cucumbers, and tender varieties eaten fresh straight from the vine.

Bush types fit neatly into smaller beds and containers, while vining cucumbers make good use of vertical space when given a sturdy trellis. Plant after the soil has warmed, provide full sun and steady moisture, and harvest often. Once production begins, fruits can size up quickly and may need picking every few days.

Direct sow after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed to at least about 60°F.

For an earlier start, sow indoors about 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Cucumbers dislike root disturbance, so use individual or biodegradable pots and transplant carefully.

Sow seeds about ½–1 inch deep. Plant 2–3 seeds together and thin to the strongest seedling, or space individual plants about 12 inches apart along a trellis.

Keep the soil warm and evenly moist during germination. A heat mat can improve speed and uniformity when starting seeds indoors in a cool room.

Harden seedlings gradually before transplanting outdoors.

Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Provide a trellis for vining varieties to improve airflow, save space, and keep fruit cleaner.

Water deeply and consistently, especially during flowering and fruit development. Uneven moisture can produce misshapen or bitter fruit.

Mulch after the soil warms to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Avoid disturbing the shallow roots.

Harvest while fruits are firm, evenly colored, and before they become oversized or yellow.

Pickling cucumbers are usually harvested small, while slicing varieties are allowed to grow longer. Check plants every 2–3 days during peak production.

Cut or gently twist fruits from the vine without damaging the stems. Frequent harvesting encourages continued production.

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