Cucumber · warm season
National Pickling
National Pickling Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'National Pickling'): Perfect for Homemade Pickles Cultivate the ideal cucumbers for homemade pickles with National Pickling Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'National Pickling'). Known for its compact size, crisp texture, and uniform shape, this cucumber…
Days to harvest
54
Sow depth
1"
Plant spacing
1-3'
Row spacing
3-6'
Sprouts in
7 days
Light
Full sun (8+ hrs)
When to plant
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Start indoors3–4 weeks before your last frost
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Transplant outside1–2 weeks after your last frost
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Sow outsideFrom your last frost to 1 week after
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Sow for fallLast sowing about 15 weeks before your first fall frost
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Growing tips
- Sow when the soil is at least 60°F.
- Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 7 days.