Cucumber Pickling White Wonder adds a distinctive harvest to the cucumber patch with ivory-white skin, dark spines and crisp, mild flesh. Pick the young fruit at approximately 3–5 inches for fresh eating and pickling. Its pale skin offers a lovely contrast to green herbs, ripe tomatoes and colorful vegetables on the plate.

Slice a freshly picked cucumber into cool rounds for a snack, fold it into a creamy dill salad or prepare it using your favorite tested cucumber-pickling recipe. White Wonder gives familiar cucumber dishes a different look without losing that refreshing garden crunch. Wash the fruit gently and remove any remaining prickles before preparing it.

This open-pollinated variety benefits from warm soil, steady watering and frequent harvesting. Train vines onto a sturdy support to make pale fruit easier to spot among the leaves. Bees and other insect pollinators transfer pollen between its male and female flowers, helping fruit develop.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 06/25. TLM.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%.

Why Choose White Wonder Pickling Cucumber?

• Distinctive ivory-white skin: Pale cucumbers stand out in the garden and add contrast to fresh dishes.
• Crisp young harvest: Pick approximately 3–5 inch fruit for tender texture and mild flavor.
• Versatile kitchen use: Enjoy fresh slices, chopped salads or pickles prepared with a current tested recipe.
• Open-pollinated seed: A non-GMO option for the home garden. Seed saving requires fully mature fruit and suitable isolation to maintain variety purity.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sun and soil: Choose at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
• Warm planting conditions: Sow outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed to approximately 65–70°F. If starting indoors, sow 3–4 weeks before transplanting and handle roots gently.
• Depth and spacing: Sow about 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart in rows 3–5 feet apart. Thin seedlings to approximately 12 inches apart.
• Consistent watering: Water deeply at the base and keep soil evenly moist, not waterlogged. Mulch once the ground warms to conserve moisture.
• Support: Use a sturdy trellis or fence to save space, improve airflow and make harvesting easier.
• Fertilizing: Follow soil-test recommendations and fertilizer label directions. Avoid excess nitrogen that encourages leaves at the expense of fruit.
• Pollination: Encourage insect visitors and avoid spraying open flowers. Check growing conditions if fruit develops poorly.
• Harvest and care: Pick young fruit at approximately 3–5 inches. Cut stems rather than pulling vines, and monitor regularly for pests and leaf disease.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh snacking: Serve young rounds or spears with hummus or a yogurt dip.
• Chilled salads: Combine slices with fresh herbs, tomatoes or a light dressing.
• Pickles and relish: Follow a current tested preservation recipe, including its specified preparation, ingredients and processing method. Do not improvise canning instructions.
• Refrigerator pickles: Keep refrigerated and follow the recipe's storage guidance. Refrigerator preparations are not shelf-stable.

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Grow this distinctive open-pollinated cucumber for refreshing white fruit, crisp salads and your favorite tested pickle recipes.

Nutritional Information

Harvested cucumber is a refreshing ingredient for salads and snacks. Nutrient amounts vary with preparation and serving size. No variety-specific nutritional analysis is provided. This information concerns the harvested fruit, not planting seeds.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Open-pollinated varieties may show natural variation in size, color and maturity. Results depend on climate, soil, care, pollination and growing conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Planting Zones: Grow as a warm-season annual. Use local frost dates and soil temperatures to choose planting time.

White Wonder Cucumber Yogurt-Dill Salad

Use freshly harvested cucumbers, not planting seeds. Serves 4 as a side. Prep: 15 minutes. Draining: 15 minutes. Chilling: 20 minutes. No cooking required.

Ingredients

• 1 pound young White Wonder cucumbers
• ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste if needed
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt made with pasteurized milk
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Wash cucumbers under running water, rubbing gently to remove dirt and remaining prickles. Trim ends and damaged areas. Halve lengthwise and cut into thin half-moons.
2. Toss cucumber slices with ¼ teaspoon salt in a colander. Place over a bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes, then pat dry with a clean towel.
3. Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, garlic and pepper in a serving bowl.
4. Fold in cucumber slices until lightly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Stir and taste before adding more salt.

Options: Replace dill with chopped mint or use sour cream made with pasteurized milk instead of yogurt. For a milder garlic flavor, use half a clove. Larger cucumbers with firm seeds can be scooped out before slicing.

Storage and Food Safety: Refrigerate covered at 40°F or below and use within 2 days for best texture. Refrigerate within 2 hours, or within 1 hour when temperatures exceed 90°F. Stir before serving because cucumbers release liquid. This fresh salad is not a canning or fermentation recipe and is not shelf-stable.

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