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Salt & Pepper Pickling Cucumber Pickle (Cucumis sativus) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Vegetable

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Salt & Pepper Pickling Cucumber Pickle (Cucumis sativus)

Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Vegetable

 

Type: Annual

 

Description:

The Salt & Pepper pickling cucumber is a unique and flavorful variety known for its distinctive light yellow skin with dark flecks, resembling a salt-and-pepper appearance. This compact, high-yielding cucumber produces crisp, small fruits with a mild, slightly sweet flavor, making them ideal for pickling or fresh eating. The plants are vigorous and disease-resistant, particularly to powdery mildew and scab.

 

Growing Instructions:

• Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Amend soil with compost or aged manure for best results.

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day).

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Deep, consistent watering is key, especially during fruit development. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases.

• Spacing: Direct sow seeds 1 inch deep, 12 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart. If growing on a trellis, space plants 9–12 inches apart.

• Germination: Seeds germinate in 5–10 days at soil temperatures of 70–85°F.

• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting and side-dress with compost or a low-nitrogen fertilizer when flowers appear.

• Support: Can be grown on the ground or trellised to improve air circulation and ease harvesting.

 

Stratification & Seed Preparation:

No stratification is required. For best germination, soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before planting to speed up sprouting. Direct sow outdoors after the last frost when soil temperatures are consistently warm. Alternatively, start indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost and transplant after hardening off.

Seed count: 20

Harvesting:

Harvest when cucumbers are 3–5 inches long for the best texture and flavor. Frequent picking encourages continued production. Avoid allowing cucumbers to over-ripen on the vine, as this can slow down further fruiting.