Cucumbers
Culture-Can be direct seeded into hills, enriched with compost, or started earlier indoors 4 weeks before last frost. Use agricultural fabric to protect them from the spotted and striped cucumber beetle. Water well, and pick consistently for best fruit production. Packages contain a minimum 25 seeds.
- A&C Pickling
Introduced to American gardeners by Seed Savers Exchange in 1992. Originated in Russia where its short vines (up to 5' long) and ease of growing made it perfect for dacha or second-home gardens near Moscow. Produces bumper crops for fresh eating and pickling. 45-50 days. - Boothby's Blonde
Maine heirloom. Very good production of oval, creamy yellow fruits. Crisp, sweet flavour. Best eaten on the small side — 4" is optimum. Good for bread and butter pickles. 55-60 days. - Bushy
Introduced to American gardeners by Seed Savers Exchange in 1992. Originated in Russia where its short vines (up to 5' long) and ease of growing made it perfect for dacha or second-home gardens near Moscow. Produces bumper crops for fresh eating and pickling. 45-50 days. - Double Yield
Introduced in 1924 by Joseph Harris Co. of Coldwater, NY, who stated "The remarkable thing about this new cucumber is its wonderful productiveness. For every pickle that is cut off, two or three more are produced." Very early pickling type. Green, 6" long, smooth and symmetrical. 50-60 days. - Japanese Climbing
Japanese in origin, listed by Thorburn in 1892. A distinct climbing sort with strong grasping tendrils, ideal for growing on a trellis or fence, but can also be grown on the ground. Tender, crisp and slightly tart fruit, up to 9" long. Slicer, pickler. 58-65 days. - Lemon
Oh, this is a good one. Prolific producer of lemon yellow round cukes that are so sweet that you can eat them as apples. Introduced in 1894. - Poona Kheera
When I first grew this one, I was a bit surprised. It looks like an antique on the vine. Crackled brown skin when ripe, 4-5" long, with a sweet refreshing taste. Gorgeous and a must-have!