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Boston Pickling Cucumber Seeds For Planting (Cucumis sativus)

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ALL ABOUT THESE CUCUMBERS

SEED COUNT

60 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Grow a garden filled with Boston Pickling Cucumbers, from freshly harvested Cucumis sativa seeds. Boston Pickling is an heirloom variety that was introduced in the late 1800's. They will produces 3 to 7 inch long cucumbers all through the summer months. Aptly named, this variety is perfect for pickling and can also be enjoyed raw. Its thick outer skin is dark green, while its inner flesh is a light pale green color. Delicious and refreshing, Boston Pickling can be added to fresh salads and is strong enough to withstand pickling spices.


Boston Pickling is a prolific variety that performs well in hot climates. The vines grow quickly, taking up roughly 3 to 5 feet of land. You might consider providing your cucumber plants a trellis or other support to grow these vines vertically. The vining plants grow to a mature height of roughly 1 to 2 feet tall, if grown without supports and will produce oblong fruits on the ground. Boston Pickling is ready for harvesting in about 55 days.


Cucumbers taste great in salads, and most varieties are pickled as well. There are several health benefits that you may be interested in learning about, when it comes to consuming cucumbers. Some of these benefits include, reduced risk of cancer, reduced inflammation, fresher breath and benefits in weight loss.

ALL ABOUT THESE CUCUMBERS

SEED COUNT

60 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Grow a garden filled with Boston Pickling Cucumbers, from freshly harvested Cucumis sativa seeds. Boston Pickling is an heirloom variety that was introduced in the late 1800's. They will produces 3 to 7 inch long cucumbers all through the summer months. Aptly named, this variety is perfect for pickling and can also be enjoyed raw. Its thick outer skin is dark green, while its inner flesh is a light pale green color. Delicious and refreshing, Boston Pickling can be added to fresh salads and is strong enough to withstand pickling spices.


Boston Pickling is a prolific variety that performs well in hot climates. The vines grow quickly, taking up roughly 3 to 5 feet of land. You might consider providing your cucumber plants a trellis or other support to grow these vines vertically. The vining plants grow to a mature height of roughly 1 to 2 feet tall, if grown without supports and will produce oblong fruits on the ground. Boston Pickling is ready for harvesting in about 55 days.


Cucumbers taste great in salads, and most varieties are pickled as well. There are several health benefits that you may be interested in learning about, when it comes to consuming cucumbers. Some of these benefits include, reduced risk of cancer, reduced inflammation, fresher breath and benefits in weight loss.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

SEED PREP

No prep is required.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/2 inch under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich / fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily at the roots. Avoid waterlogging.

GERMINATION

Typically germinates in 7 to 10 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows 3 to 5 feet tall. (Trellis growth)

PLANT WIDTH

Can take up 3 to 5 feet. (on ground)

PLANT SPACING

Space hills / mounds 4 feet apart.

ROW SPACING

Grow on hills / mounds of dirt, or in pots.

CROP SIZE

Produces 3 to 7 inch long fruits.

SEASON

Annual Crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Cucumis sativus

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to grow from seed.

HARVEST

55 Days

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ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

PREPERATION

No prep is required.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/2 inch under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich / fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Water daily at the roots. Avoid waterlogging.

GERMINATION

Typically germinates in 7 to 10 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows 3 to 5 feet tall. (Trellis growth)

PLANT WIDTH

Can take up 3 to 5 feet. (on ground)

PLANT SPACING

Space hills / mounds 4 feet apart.

ROW SPACING

Grow on hills / mounds of dirt, or in pots.

CROP SIZE

Produces 3 to 7 inch long fruits.

SEASON