{"product_id":"cucumber-pickling-boston-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Cucumber Pickling Boston 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(29, 99, 39);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucumber Pickling Boston\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a cherished heirloom variety trusted by gardeners since the 19th century. These reliable plants produce uniform, flavorful cucumbers ideal for pickling, fresh salads, and snacking straight from the vine. Known for their crisp texture and consistent size, Boston Pickling Cucumbers deliver the authentic taste home gardeners crave. Harvest in about 70 days. Slice or pickle whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 84, 8);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 94%. Test Date: 10\/25. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(42, 84, 8);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Boston Pickling Cucumber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic 19th-Century Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of America’s most trusted pickling cucumbers — proven across generations of home gardeners and market growers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Pickling Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniform size, thin skin, and crisp flesh make Boston Pickling the go-to choice for dill pickles, bread-and-butter pickles, and relish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh 94% Germination Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional germination confidence before it reaches your hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent pickled whole or sliced fresh in salads and snacking — versatile from garden to table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProlific Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-yielding vines produce continuously throughout the season — the more you harvest, the more they produce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations for at least 75 years for reliable, consistent harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e DNA structure never altered from natural traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil temperatures reach 60°F+. Cucumbers are frost-sensitive — do not plant early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1 inch deep, 3–6 inches apart in rows 36–60 inches apart, or in hills of 3–5 seeds spaced 36 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — at least 6–8 hours daily for vigorous growth and heavy fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Amend with compost for best yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and consistently — 1–2 inches per week. Uneven watering causes bitter fruit. Water at the base to prevent leaf disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting, then side-dress with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer once vines begin to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train vines up a trellis or fence to improve airflow, reduce disease, and make harvesting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick cucumbers at 2–3 inches for whole pickling or 4–5 inches for slicing. Harvest frequently — leaving overripe fruit on the vine signals the plant to stop producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Dill Pickles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pack whole 2–3\" cucumbers into jars with fresh dill, garlic, mustard seed, and white vinegar brine — Boston Pickling is the traditional choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBread \u0026amp; Butter Pickles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice thin and pickle in a sweet vinegar brine with onions, turmeric, and celery seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely chop and combine with onion, peppers, and vinegar for classic cucumber relish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice thin for cucumber salads with dill, red onion, and sour cream or vinaigrette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy straight from the vine — crisp and refreshing with a light, clean flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermented Pickles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a salt brine (no vinegar) for traditional lacto-fermented half-sour or full-sour dill pickles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 0, 0);\"\u003eOrder Boston Pickling Cucumber Seeds Today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAdd this classic 19th-century heirloom to your garden and enjoy crisp, uniform cucumbers perfect for pickling and fresh eating all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested cucumbers, not seeds. Per 1 cup (119g) sliced raw cucumber with peel.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalories: 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Carbohydrates: 3.8g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDietary Fiber: 0.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugars: 1.7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein: 0.7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin K: 17% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C: 5% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium: 4% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium: 4% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed variety, appearance, and packet design may vary slightly from images shown. 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