Cucumber 'National Pickling'

National Pickling is a highly productive cucumber. It produces loads of bumpy-skinned fruits that can be picked at any size, up to 6" long. This dual-purpose cucumber is also good for fresh eating.

Cucumber 'National Pickling' is an American heirloom from 1935. It was selected by the National Pickle Packers Association and the Michigan Agriculture Experiment Station in response to pickle growers' desire for a better cuke. Resistant to scab and cucumber mosaic virus.

Sowing Cucumber Seeds

Sow cucumber seeds outdoors after the last frost date, 1/2" deep. Or start indoors 3 weeks early. Space plants 15" apart in rows spaced 4' apart. Or sow in hills spaced 4' apart. Thin to 3 plants per hill. Full sun.