Boston Pickling Cucumber

Boston Pickling Cucumber is an 1880s heirloom that was a favorite at the turn of the 20th century, prized as an ideal pickling variety. Its thin skin and solid flesh soak up whatever flavors surround them, and vigorous plants deliver high yields of 3 to 7 inch fruit you can harvest at any stage.

At a glance

• Variety: Boston Pickling Cucumber
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Origin: 1880s heirloom
• Fruit: 3 to 7 inches, thin skin, solid flesh
• Yield: High
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Pickling and canning
• Fresh eating when picked young
• High-yield gardens
• Absorbing brine and spice flavors
• Succession harvests through summer

How to grow

Direct sow in full sun after the last frost. A trellis keeps fruit clean and straight, though it is optional. Keep soil consistently moist and pick often to keep the vigorous vines producing all season.

Flavor profile

Crisp and mild, readily taking on the flavor of whatever pickling brine you choose.

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