Cucumber Seed Collection – Armenian, Beit Alpha, Lemon, National Pickling & Spacemaster Varieties

The Cucumber Seed Collection is a five-variety assortment of slicing, pickling, and compact cucumbers for salads, snacking, fermenting, and preserving. These cucumbers thrive in full sun and grow in garden beds, raised beds, or patio containers, each bringing its own flavor, shape, and growing habit.

At a glance

• Varieties: Armenian Pale Green, Beit Alpha, Lemon, National Pickling, and Spacemaster
• Seed type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Plant habit: Vining and compact types; Spacemaster vines reach 2 to 3 feet
• Harvest size: Beit Alpha best around 8 inches; pickling types picked small
• Sun: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, well-drained with consistent moisture
• Packaging: Labeled packets with planting and seed-saving instructions

Best for

• Slicing, snacking, pickling, and fermenting
• Raised beds, containers, and traditional plots
• Trellised vining and compact container growing
• Season-long, flavorful harvests
• Beginners with clear growing guidance

How to grow

Plant seeds in full sun after the danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Provide rich, well-drained soil and consistent moisture for optimal production. Vining types benefit from trellising, while compact varieties like Spacemaster excel in containers. Harvest frequently to encourage ongoing fruit development. Pick pickling cucumbers when small and firm; harvest slicers at their recommended size.

Flavor profile

Armenian is sweet and melon-like with thin, burpless skin, Beit Alpha is mild and tender, Lemon is sweet and mild, National Pickling absorbs brine well for crisp pickles, and Spacemaster is crisp and fresh.

About Survival Garden Seeds

Survival Garden Seeds offers non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds with clear planting and seed-saving guidance for flavorful, productive home gardens.