Cucumber 'National Pickling'

On Jul 17, 2015, DonShirer from Westbrook, CT (Zone 6a) wrote:

I don't pickle, but these are ok for eating fresh if you get them young. Just not my favorite salad cuke. If they get too large they tend to turn an unattractive orange-yellow. Good yield.

On Jun 7, 2011, Tefoe from Lakeland, FL wrote:

A very productive plant! I have had vines, trimmed of suckers, reach 15 feet long, fruiting the entire way..
They do not get bitter if stressed either(heat/water). I live in central Florida, where the heat and insects can do a number on cucumbers, but these guys are one of a very few cucumbers that can really take the heat! 95 and ++ and they don't even wilt! Where other varieties will, even with adequate water.
The same with pest, they just don't seem to be bothered by them as with other varieties...

On Apr 22, 2006, NatureWalker from New York & Terrell, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

This is a a multi-purpose cucumber, ideal for pickling with its small, blocky fruit and tender skin; pick either 'Gherkin' or 'Kirby' size. However, if allowed to reach full size, they can be used fresh as slicing cucumbers. This warm-weather vegetable is easy to grow and a vigorous grower. 50-60 days to maturity. It has become an Amercan staple and Heirloom pickle.

Medium-green fruits. Black-spined, great for making relishes produces a very heavy yield. Early fruit on vigorous, medium vines that retain quality over a longer season. Developed by the National Pickle Packers Association in collaboration with the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station in the 1920's.

On Jul 19, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

A 1924 pckling cultivar from the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station. It is a monoecious pickler, with straight 6 x 1.75 inch medium green fruit. (54 day)