Cucumber — National Pickler seeds
National Pickler Cucumber is a high-yielding plant that produces all season long! The cukes are a deep-green colour with black spines. Fruit can be picked small (think gherkin size.. small enough to fit in a pickling jar!) or can be left on the plant to mature. The skin of National Pickler Cucumbers is extremely thin, which means they can absorb flavour profiles and this is why they are great for pickling! National Pickler Cucumbers are tolerant to disease and powdery mildew. This variety of cucumber prefers a fertile, well-draining soil and a sunny position in your garden.
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Cucumis sativa | 15 seeds per packet
This product has been treated with thiram. Thiram treated seeds are safe to plant and produce crop from. Do not consume the treated seeds.
Sow seeds directly into your garden bed or pot approximately 10 to 12mm deep, leaving 30 to 40cm between National Pickler Cucumber seeds. Alternatively, you can raise seedlings in a protected area (in a greenhouse or indoors) and plant out when the last frost has passed. Keep soil moist (but not soggy!). Best sown in spring, but the sowing season will depend on your climate*. Ideally, sow seeds when the temperature is between 20 to 30°C. Germination occurs within 4 to 14 days. National Pickler Cucumbers reach full maturity within 55 to 80 days.
*Sowing times may vary depending on your climate. See our planting guide for National Pickler Cucumbers below.
Cool Climates: October to December
Temperate Climates: September to February
Arid Climates: July to March
Subtropical Climates: July to March
Tropical Climates: February to September