Description
Homemade Pickles Organic Cucumber Seeds 4046. Open Pollinated.
Approx. 65 seeds/pkt (35 seeds/gram)
A perfect fit for smaller gardens, our Organic Homemade Pickles Cucumber Seeds are a semi-bush variety that yields a large number of delicious picklers. This open-pollinated cucumber is a wholesome gift from the earth, producing medium green fruits with a crisp core and small white spines. It’s an excellent choice for classic dill pickling, or you can harvest the fruit at 4 cm long for natural, baby sweet pickles. With good disease resistance, it’s a simple, reliable path to a pantry full of homegrown goodness.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Organic, Open Pollinated
- Fruit: 12.5-15 cm, medium green with small white spines
- Features: Semi-bush type for small gardens; versatile for dill or baby sweet pickles; good disease resistance.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
For the healthiest growth, cucumbers thrive in a wind-sheltered site with a rich, warm sandy loam. Plant seeds after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up to at least 18°C. Cooler soil can lead to poor germination.
Nurturing Your Plants: Sow seeds 1 cm deep, with 8 seeds per hill in hills spaced 120-150 cm apart. After the seeds sprout, thin to 3-4 plants per hill. For a head start, you can start seeds indoors in fibre pots 3 to 5 weeks before planting out. Avoid planting out until early June to prevent blossom end drop from cool nights. Cucumbers are shallow rooted, so they need a consistent, even supply of water. Water early in the morning to prevent mildew on the foliage. Harvest cucumbers by cutting them from the vine with a sharp knife to avoid damaging the plant. Germination occurs in 7-10 days.
Why Organic Homemade Pickles Cucumber Seeds belong in Your Garden
This is the perfect variety for a mindful gardener with limited space. Its semi-bush habit makes it manageable, while its robust nature and natural resistance ensure a beautiful harvest. The versatility of this cucumber, from classic dill pickles to sweet baby gherkins, allows you to fill your pantry with a delicious, homegrown, organic taste that you can feel good about.
SCOUT IPPM
OSC Seeds recommends using SCOUT IPPM to evaluate pests and pollinator populations in your cucurbit crops. Developed in partnership with the University of Guelph and Pollinator Partnership Canada, the SCOUT IPPM app uses scientific data and government guidelines to set action recommendations for growers. Free download is available on App Store and Google Play.
