Cucumber 'National Pickling'
Cucumis sativus
Family: | Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Cucumis (KOO-koo-mis) (Info) |
Species: | sativus (sa-TEE-vus) (Info) |
Cultivar: | National Pickling |
Category:
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Seed Type:
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Color:
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Lakeland, Florida
Bethelridge, Kentucky
Alfred, Maine
Valley Lee, Maryland
Battle Creek, Michigan
Lake Orion, Michigan
Jonesville, South Carolina
Houston, Texas
Dayton, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Neutral | 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. |
Neutral | On Dec 16, 2012, lssfishhunter from Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) wrote: It's not the best; not the worst. It does produce many pickling-sized cukes. My wife seems to be pleased with the pickles. I eat them raw and in salads. |
Positive | 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.. |
Positive | On Jun 23, 2007, Big_Red from Bethelridge, KY (Zone 6a) wrote: Haven't tried it for pickles yet but it is a great slicer if allowed to grow. Not the slightest trace of bitterness. This one goes on my list for next year! |
Neutral | 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. |
Positive | On Jan 26, 2006, raisedbedbob from Walkerton, VA (Zone 7a) wrote: Wonderful pickler and slicer too. |
Neutral | 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) |