Boston Pickling Cucumber

Type: Heirloom
Packet size: 20 seeds

Cucumis sativus. Boston Pickling Cucumber is a classic heirloom variety prized for its crisp texture, dependable production, and excellent pickling quality. Vigorous vines produce an abundance of short, firm green cucumbers that are ideal for homemade pickles and canning.

Although especially popular as a pickling cucumber, the crisp fruits are also delicious for fresh eating, slicing, and salads. Its productive vines and traditional cucumber flavor make Boston Pickling a longtime favorite for home vegetable gardens.

🌱 Growing Information

How to Grow Boston Pickling Cucumber from Seed

Planting Depth: ½–1 inch
Seed Spacing: 12 inches
Row Spacing: 36–48 inches
Germination Time: 7–10 days
Days to Harvest: 50–60 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
Direct sow Boston Pickling Cucumber seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Cucumbers grow best in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun and consistent moisture.

Allow plenty of room for the vigorous vines to spread, or provide a trellis to grow the plants vertically and save garden space.

Harvest cucumbers regularly while the fruits are young, firm, and crisp for the best pickling quality. Frequent harvesting also encourages the vines to continue producing.

For homemade pickles, harvest at the size that best suits your recipe—from smaller cucumbers for whole pickles to larger fruits for slicing into spears or chips.

🥒 Excellent for homemade pickles, canning, fresh eating, and home vegetable gardens.