Boston Pickling Cucumber Seeds - Cucumber, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Boston Pickling Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a warm-season annual vine grown for its crisp, dark-green cucumbers — best picked at 3–6 inches for pickles, and also excellent fresh in salads. A heavy-yielding, time-tested variety that keeps producing until frost when picked regularly.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Boston Pickling Cucumber
• Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Vigorous vining, climbs well on a trellis
• Soil Type: Well-drained soil rich in organic matter; pH 6.0–6.8
• Planting Time: After the last frost when soil is warm
• Days to Maturity: 50–65 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost when soil is at least 70°F (21°C); or start indoors 3–4 weeks earlier in biodegradable pots — cucumbers dislike root disturbance
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Water regularly and deeply at the root zone; mulch to conserve moisture
• Spacing: Space 12–18 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart; a trellis gives straighter fruits
• Germination: 7–10 days at 70–90°F (21–32°C); sow ½ inch deep
• Harvest: Pick at 3–6 inches for the crispest pickles; harvest every 2–3 days — regular picking keeps vines producing
• Tips: Fruits left to grow large slow down production; watch for cucumber beetles early in the season